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Hearty Manicotti

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. Italian sweet sausage links
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato purée
  • 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1-3/4 tsp. dried basil, divided
 

DIRECTIONS

  • 1

    Combine 1/4 cup water and sausage in large covered saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Uncover and allow sausage to brown well. Drain sausage on paper towels; set aside.

  • 2

    Brown beef and onion in same saucepan over medium heat; drain. Stir in tomato purée, tomato paste, sugar, pepper, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water; cover and simmer 45 minutes.

  • 3

    Cut sausage into bite-size pieces; add to beef mixture. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • 4

    Combine Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses, parsley, 3/4 teaspoon basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Spoon into cooked shells; set aside.

  • 5

    Spoon half of meat sauce into large shallow baking pan. Arrange half of the cheese-stuffed shells. Spoon remaining meat sauce over shells, reserving 3/4 cup. Arrange remaining shells in pan and cover with reserved sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 30 minutes or until heated through.

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SUMMARY

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves: 8

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See Nutrition Facts

Serves: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 710

Total Fat 36.0g

Saturated Fat 16.3g

Trans Fat 14.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g

Cholesterol 110mg

Sodium 1401mg

Carbohydrates 50g

Protein 47g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Vitamin A 68%

Vitamin C 12%

Calcium 380%

Iron 5%