Manly Manicotti Recipe

Name: Manly Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 manicotti; 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 cup pre-shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, pre-shredded; 1 cup cream cheese; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 6 ounces ricotta cheese; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 8 ounces tomato paste; 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms; 4 ounces black olives, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 tablespoon basil; 1/2 tablespoon parsley; 1/4 tablespoon salt and pepper

Servings: persons

12 manicotti
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup smoked gouda cheese, pre-shredded
1 cup cream cheese
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
6 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces tomato paste
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
4 ounces black olives, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 tablespoon oregano
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 tablespoon parsley
1/4 tablespoon salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Brown 1 lb. of Italian Sausage. Drain (not too much, though. A good spot of sausage grease helps to flavor the filling.).
3
Add Manicotti noodles to salted boiling water. (About 1 teaspoons salt and 1 TBSP olive oil to 1 quart water.) Boil noodles until they are al dente. They should be a bit stiff. Drain noodles and set aside.
4
Mix in a bowl: Sausage, 2/3 mozzarella cheese, 2/3 Gouda cheese, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, 1/2 tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, onion, olives, 2/3 of all spices. Mix sausage, tomato sauce/paste, Spices and ricotta cheese until your mixture is even and mildly thin. Add all additional ingredients listed above until it's thick enough to spoon into the noodles.
5
Note: Mozarella and Gouda are the thickening agents in the noodles. The thicker your recipe is with these cheeses, the more gooey your filling will turn out at the end. (Gooey is good!).
6
In a separate bowl combine left over ingredients, except for Gouda and mozzarella. This should be a thinner sauce, as it will pour over the noodles.
7
Stuff noodles, about 2 per person depending on size of party, until full end to end. Place noodles side by side in baking dish. Pour sauce over noodles, covering them evenly. Sprinkle last amount of Gouda and mozzarella over Manicotti. More cheese on top means thicker cheese crust.
8
Place in oven for 40-45 minutes. Look for the cheese on top to be fully melted and slightly crusted. Serve hot with Garlic Bread and, my preference is steamed, buttered and spiced asparagus.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 manicotti, 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 cup pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, pre-shredded, and more.

Yes, Manly Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Manly Manicotti

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