MANICOTTI WITH SPICY SAUSAGE

Manicotti with Spicy Sausage image

It's easy to fill the uncooked manicotti shells for this zesty pasta bake. I receive compliments on this hearty entree every time I serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
18 uncooked manicotti shells
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, bring tomatoes and marinara sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, chilies, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and pepper., Divide 2 cups of sauce between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with cheese mixture. Place in prepared pans. Sprinkle with sausage; top with remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 375° for 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and manicotti is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.