Sausage Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Sausage Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 uncooked manicotti shells; 8 ounces turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed; 1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 large egg whites; 3 cups fat-free cottage cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

10 uncooked manicotti shells
8 ounces turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 large egg whites
3 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water

1
Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a nonstick skillet; add the red pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Drain manicotti; set aside.
2
In a bowl, combine the sausage mixture, egg whites, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, fennel and pepper. Stuff into manicotti shells. Combine spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1/2 cup in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
3
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 uncooked manicotti shells, 8 ounces turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed, 1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Sausage Cheese 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.

Sausage Cheese Manicotti

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