Manicotti with Meat

Name: Manicotti with Meat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 14 uncooked manicotti shells; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 3/4 pound ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 45 min.

Yield 7 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This manicotti with meat dish layers two meats, two cheeses and plenty of tomato sauce for a rich, comforting pasta bake you can make ahead, then pop in the oven when you're ready to dig in.

Ingredients

14 uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove from the heat. Cool for 10 minutes.
Drain shells and rinse in cold water. Stir the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and salt into meat mixture. Spread 2 cups spaghetti sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cup meat mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 507 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1265mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.

This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks. You can assemble it ahead of time. —Lori Thompson, New London, Texas

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