Sausage Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Sausage Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package manicotti, cooked; 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 egg whites; 3 cups fat-free cottage cheese; 6 -8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; 28 ounces meatless sauce; ¾ cup water

Servings: persons

1 package manicotti, cooked
1 lb Italian sausage
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 egg whites
3 cups fat-free cottage cheese
6 -8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano
28 ounces meatless sauce
¾ cup water

1
Crumble sausage into a nonstick skillet; add the red pepper and onion.
2
Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
3
In a bowl, combine the sausage mixture, egg whites, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 c.
4
Parmesan cheese, and all seasonings.
5
Stuff into (cooked&) drained manicotti shells.
6
Combine spaghetti sauce& water; spread 1/2 c.
7
in each ungreased 9x13 pan.
8
Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
9
Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
10
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
11
Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
12
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

918

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package manicotti, cooked, 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper, 1 small onion, chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sausage Cheese Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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