CHEESY CLAM MANICOTTI

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"I created this recipe when I was having company and couldn't decide whether to serve seafood or Italian," explains Kathy Kysar of Homer, Alaska. "It was a big hit! I usually add a little extra hot sauce to give it that special kick." TIP: "Try the cream cheese mixture in other types of pasta shells," advises Kathy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and hot pepper sauce. Drain one can of clams; add clams to sauce. Stir in clams and juice from second can. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat ricotta and cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic, pepper and oregano. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Spread 3/4 cup clam sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange manicotti over sauce; top with remaining sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.