Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Name: Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 uncooked manicotti; cooking spray; 1 lb sweet turkey Italian sausage; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups nonfat milk; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce; 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

10 uncooked manicotti
cooking spray
1 lb sweet turkey Italian sausage
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups nonfat milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove casings from sausage. Add sausage to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
3
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk. Return pan to heat; bring to a boil. Cook 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; stir in black pepper. Add 1/2 cup milk mixture to sausage mixture; stir well.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
5
Spoon about 1/3 cup sausage mixture into each manicotti; arrange manicotti in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle mozzarella over manicotti; spread remaining milk mixture evenly over mozzarella. Top milk mixture with pasta sauce, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until bubbly.

588

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 uncooked manicotti, cooking spray, 1 lb sweet turkey Italian sausage, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sausage-Stuffed 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.

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Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti

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