meaty spinsch manicotti

Name: Meaty Spinsch Manicotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 package(s) manicotti shells; 1/4 cup(s) butter cubed; 1/4 cup(s) all -purpose flour; 2 1/2 cup(s) milk, 2%; 3/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1 pound(s) italian sausage; 4 cup(s) cubed chicken or turkey; 2 package(s) frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry; 2 - eggs beaten; 1 cup(s) 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 can(s) 26 1/2 oz. spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup(s) minced parsley

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Eddie Jordan

Bristow, OK

Updated on Nov 19, 2010

This hearty stuffed pasta can please a crowd. Be prepared to share this recipe

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Convection Oven

yield Makes 14 to 16 servings

Ingredients

2 packages manicotti shells
1/4 cup butter cubed
1/4 cup all -purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk, 2%
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pound italian sausage
4 cups cubed chicken or turkey
2 packages frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
2 - eggs beaten
1 cup 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans 26 1/2 oz. spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup minced parsley

How To Make meaty spinsch manicotti

Step 1

Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour until smooth.

Step 2

Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Step 3

Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, set aside.
Step 4

In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink drain. Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce. Stuff into manicotti shells.
Step 5

Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce each in two ungreased 13 by 9 baking dishes.
Step 6

Top with manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauceover the top.
Step 7

Reheat the remaining white sauce stirring constantly. Pour over spaghetti sauce. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Step 8

Makes 14 to 16 servings.
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