Meaty Manicotti

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• 14 uncooked manicotti shells
• 1 pound Mild Ground Italian Sausage
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove from the heat. Cool for 10 minutes.

Drain shells and rinse in cold water. Stir the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and salt into meat mixture. Spread 2 cups spaghetti sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cupful meat mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.