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Sausage Stuffed Manicotti

You can enjoy your very own sausage and cheese-filled manicotti at home, perfect for a filling family meal after a hard day.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Manicotti Filling
  • 3 mild Italian sausages (or spicy if preferred)
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 10 oz frozen spinach (thawed and all liquid squeezed out)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • pinch salt
  • 8 manicotti shells
  • 1 16 oz jar Four Cheese Pasta Sauce
Topping
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • Minced Fresh Parsley if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Get out a 9x13 pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan on medium high heat add the sausage meat removing it from the casings. Discard the casings. Fry the sausage meat until no pink remains and it is cooked through about 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Add the nutmeg and ricotta cheese to the meat. Stir to combine.
  4. Ensure all the water is squeezed out of the spinach and add that to the sausage mix along with the Parmesan cheese a pinch of salt and egg.
  5. Get your 9x13 pan and pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  6. Fill the pasta shells tight with the sausage mix all the way to the ends. Arrange the manicotti on top of the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over top. Cover the pan with aluminum foil tightly.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven the pasta should be tender soft. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Return to oven uncovered for 10 more minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and a slice of garlic toast.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 567mg (24%) Potassium 328mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 4483IU (90%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 250mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 567mg 24%
Potassium 328mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 4483IU 90%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 250mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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