MEATY SPINSCH MANICOTTI

Meaty Spinsch Manicotti image

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories Pasta

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pkg manicotti shells
1/4 c butter cubed
1/4 c all -purpose flour
2 1/2 c milk, 2%
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1 lb italian sausage
4 c cubed chicken or turkey
2 pkg frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
2 eggs beaten
1 c 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 can(s) 26 1/2 oz. spaghetti sauce
1/4 c minced parsley

Steps:

1. Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour until smooth.
2. Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, set aside.
4. In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink drain. Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce. Stuff into manicotti shells.
5. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce each in two ungreased 13 by 9 baking dishes.
6. Top with manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauceover the top.
7. Reheat the remaining white sauce stirring constantly. Pour over spaghetti sauce. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
8. Makes 14 to 16 servings.