Three Cheese Manicotti With Italian Sausage Marinar

Name: Three Cheese Manicotti With Italian Sausage Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1/2 cup red wine; 6 ounce can Hunt's Tomato Paste; 28 ounce can Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes; 15 ounce can Hunt's Tomato Sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 12 manicotti shells, uncooked

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Italian sausage
1/2 cup red wine
6 ounce can Hunt's Tomato Paste
28 ounce can Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes
15 ounce can Hunt's Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 manicotti shells, uncooked

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the diced onions, cook 3-4 minutes then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2
Add the sausage and cook through.
3
Add the red wine, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
4
Add the kosher salt, black pepper, fresh basil, parsley and oregano.
5
Reduce to low, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
6
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
7
Add the manicotti shells and cook 4-5 minutes, drain, then set aside.
8
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, basil, parsley and oregano.
9
Place this mixture in a piping bag, or plastic bag with a cut corner.
10
Pipe the cheese mixture into the manicotti shells.
11
Pour half of the Italian Sausage Marinara in a casserole dish.
12
Layer the manicotti shells on top.
13
Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
14
Top with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese.
15
Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

493

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 pound Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese Manicotti With Italian Sausage Marinara 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!

Three Cheese Manicotti With Italian Sausage Marinara

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Variations & substitutions

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