Italian Sausage Manicotti

Mixed Green Salad

Italian Bread

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Manicotti gets an upgrade with the addition of Italian sausage mixed in with 3 different cheeses and seasonings. This is the perfect dinner for planned leftovers or when you want to feed a crowd. It's an easy casserole that shines at any potluck or big family dinner.

Italian Sausage Manicotti Ingredients:

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups ricotta cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
3 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
18 manicotti shells
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 
Directions:
 
1. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, bring tomatoes and marinara sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, chilies, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and pepper.

4. Divide 2 cups of sauce between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes.

5. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with cheese mixture. Place in prepared pans. Sprinkle with sausage; top with remaining sauce.

6. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes.

7. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

8. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and manicotti is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

9. Serve with salad and warm buttered Italian Bread.