SAUSAGE SPINACH MANICOTTI

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"My newly married daughter didn't want to ask her mother-in-law for the recipe to her husband's favorite meal," writes Donna Moyer of Grants Pass, Oregon. "Instead, she asked me to help her figure out a recipe. Together, we cam up with this delicious stick-to-the-ribs casserole. It's so easy, today my 4-year-old granddaughter stuffs the pasta shells herself!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
10 uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano and garlic; stuff into uncooked manicotti shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Crumble sausage into a large skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; pour over manicotti. Pour water along sides of pan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

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