PIZZA-STYLE MANICOTTI

Pizza-Style Manicotti image

Ham, pepperoni, string cheese and manicotti shells make a tasty hands-on recipe that even small children can help prepare. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 uncooked manicotti shells
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
8 slices deli ham (about 6 ounces)
8 fresh basil leaves
8 pieces string cheese
24 slices pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook manicotti according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350°., Pour 1 cup sauce into an 11x7-in. baking dish. On a short side of each ham slice, layer one basil leaf, one piece string cheese and three slices pepperoni; roll up. Insert in manicotti shells; arrange in a single layer in baking dish., Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with olives and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover unbaked casserole and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 2427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g protein.