SAUSAGE MANICOTTI

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This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It's so tasty and easy to fix. My family always enjoys it. -Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine sausage and cottage cheese. Stuff into uncooked manicotti shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with marinara sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of a shell reads 160°., Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled manicotti to freezer containers; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high, stirring occasionally; add a little spaghetti sauce if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.