SIMPLE SAUSAGE MANICOTTI

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I really like this recipe. First off.....it tastes good. Since it makes a lot, you can make it ahead and freeze it all, or in batches for quick dinners later. I especially like that you stuff uncooked shells. Many times when I try to stuff cooked shells they end up torn and I end up tossing some of them.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 manicotti shells, uncooked
1 1/2 pound(s) bulk italian sausage
1 egg, beaten
2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded (i use an italian blend)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic, optional
1 teaspoon(s) onion powder, optional
24 ounce(s) prego spaghetti sauce (your favorite flavor)
1/4 cup(s) parmesan or roman cheese, shredded (i used an italian blend)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Combine raw sausage, egg, cheese, salt and pepper, garlic and onion powder.
  • Fill UNCOOKED manicotti with the meat mixture. I use a long iced tea spoon to stuff the tube which works pretty well.
  • Spread approximately 1/4 - 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce in bottom of two 13x9 pans.
  • Arrange the filled manicotti in each pan in a single layer.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the manicotti.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano and any leftover mozzarella cheese you have remaining.
  • If you have any leftover meat mixture left, crumble it over the manicotti and sauce.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until shells are soft and the sausage is thoroughly cooked.
  • Notes: I like to make these and freeze them (before adding the sauce and baking them). Then I have plenty in the freezer for a quick weeknight dinner later and can grab just what I want. I add the Prego and garnish with the Parmesan on cooking day.

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