Easy Cheesy Sausage Manicotti Recipe
This easy-to-make cheesy sausage manicotti is a comforting Italian dish that's perfect for family dinners. Filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and savory sausage, it's a crowd-pleaser!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package manicotti shells 8 oz package
- 1 pound Italian sausage casing removed
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked sausage.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Serve garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.