SAUSAGE BROCCOLI MANICOTTI

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Even kids will gobble up their broccoli when it's served this way. "I dress up spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage and garlic, then drizzle it over shells stuffed with broccoli and cheese," shares Jason Jost of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. "My wife and daughter love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Rinse and drain shells; stuff with broccoli mixture. Arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Mba Hmz
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This is my new favorite manicotti recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Nabaweesi Rebecca
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The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Animesh Pramanik
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter sauce.


Trovy Wizzy
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I'm not a fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish. The sausage and cheese filling was amazing.


Ranjit Tamang
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Marcellus Isom
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The manicotti were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Saad Alvi
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Belinda Masiza
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti were cheesy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Mosesalpha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the manicotti turned out delicious. My family loved it!


Mary Chidinma
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially liked the creamy sauce.


Emmanuel Yorpoi
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and broccoli filling is flavorful, and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly.


Monica Ankton
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This sausage broccoli manicotti was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection.