FRAGRANT SAUSAGE & BEEF CANNELLONI

FRAGRANT SAUSAGE & BEEF CANNELLONI image

Yield 6 People

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
12 cannelloni or manicotti
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 oz.) jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided
1/2 tsp. oregano, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 c. shredded Provolone cheese, divided
1/2 c. Ricotta cheese
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks

Steps:

In large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned. With slotted spoon, remove from skillet. Add sausage to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes until well browned; remove from heat. Meanwhile, cook cannelloni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add onion, red pepper and garlic to drippings from skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until soft. Drain cannelloni. Rinse under cold water, drain again. Return beef and sausage to skillet along with 1/2 cup of the sauce, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2/3 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of Provolone cheese, Ricotta Ricotta cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese and egg yolks; mix well. Fill Cannelloni, using a heaping 1/3 cup filling per shell. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in bottom of 13 x 9 baking dish. Place Cannelloni in dish. Pour remaining sauce over top. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover. Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup Mozzarella and 1/2 cup Provolone cheeses. Bake uncovered, 15 minutes or until bubbly.