Three Cheese Manicotti with Italian Sausage Marinara
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
908 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Three Cheese Manicotti with Italian Sausage Marinara
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Three Cheese Manicotti with Italian Sausage Marinara is the BEST manicotti recipe out there! It's saucy, cheesy and downright delicious!
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Ingredients
Italian Sausage Marinara
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup onions diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb Italian sausage loose or ground
- ½ cup red wine
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning click link for homemade recipe
Three Cheese Manicotti
- 30 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 14 manicotti shells uncooked
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Instructions
Italian Sausage Marinara
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the diced onions, cook 3-4 minutes then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the sausage and cook through.
- Add the red wine, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce to low, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
Three Cheese Manicotti
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add the manicotti shells and cook 4-5 minutes, drain, then set aside in an even layer on a cutting board to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, parsley and oregano.
- Place this mixture in a piping bag, or ziploc bag with a cut corner.
- Pipe the cheese mixture into the manicotti shells.
- Pour half of the Italian Sausage Marinara in a 9 inch x 13 inch baking dish.
- Place the filled manicotti shells in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
- Top with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Freezing Manicotti: before baking this manicotti recipe, it can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months. To defrost the manicotti, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Vegetarian Manicotti: to make this recipe vegetarian, omit the sausage from the marinara sauce. Two cups of diced zucchini or finely chopped cauliflower can be added in it's place, if desired. Also be sure to use vegetarian parmesan-style cheese instead of traditional parmesan in the cheese filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6serving
Calories
908kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1807mg
(75%)
Potassium
1434mg
(41%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
2060mg
(41%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
694mg
(69%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 908 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6serving | |
| Calories | 908kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1807mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 1434mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2060mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 694mg | 69% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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