SUPER EASY WORKING MOM'S MANICOTTI

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This dish was so simple to prepare... gotta love that! You could also easily prepare it in advance then pop it into the oven for the final cooking when you are ready to serve it. Michelle mentions that it freezes well too, which makes it even better. We didn't have a morsel leftover, so I'll have to take her word for it! ...

Provided by Michelle Waco

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz manicotti, uncooked about 14 pieces
26 oz spaghetti sauce, approx. 3 cups
1 c water
15 oz ricotta cheese
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated (we prefer the three cheese blend of asiagio,parm and romano)
1 egg
1/2 Tbsp parsley, chopped fresh
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb italian sausage (can sub assorted veggies for sausage if desired such as peppers, zucchini, aubergine, etc)
7 oz can mushrooms, sliced and drained
1 pinch garlic, to taste
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  • 2. Cook thoroughly sausage and mushrooms (or saute assorted veggies if making veggie version) with garlic,italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. In saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and water; heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • 4. Add sausage and mushrooms to sauce. Reduce heat; keep warm.
  • 5. In bowl, stir together cheeses, parsley, egg, salt and pepper; spoon into uncooked pasta tubes.
  • 6. Pour 1 cup sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; arrange filled pasta in single layer over sauce.
  • 7. Pour remaining sauce over pasta; sprinkle with cheese if desired and cover with foil.
  • 8. Bake 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
  • 9. Serve -pasta and filling will be HOT!
  • 10. Enjoy!
  • 11. To make ahead and freeze:
  • 12. MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare as directed above; cool 30 minutes.
  • 13. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; then foil.
  • 14. Freeze up to 2 months.
  • 15. Thaw in refrigerator overnight (casserole is too dry if heated from frozen state)May want to add a small amount of additional moisture- water or sauce.
  • 16. Bake at 350°F 60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

natnael Girmaa
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry before I can make it.


Daniel Adu
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This recipe is perfect for my family! We love manicotti and I'm always looking for new ways to make it.


md rowson
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I'm not sure if I can make this recipe. I'll have to see if I can find a substitute.


Pakeerathan Venu
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This recipe is a bit too high in calories for my taste. I'll have to find a healthier version.


Abdul Kuddus
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I've never made manicotti before, but this recipe seems easy enough. I think I'll give it a try this weekend.


Knowledge seeker
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks really cheesy and delicious.


Analilia Marin
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This recipe looks amazing! I love manicotti, so I'll definitely be trying this out.


Kayla Lewis
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I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes, and this manicotti recipe fits the bill! Can't wait to try it.


TwistedOX
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for a weeknight meal, but it's perfect for a special occasion.


Malik Nasar
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Not a fan of this manicotti recipe. The sauce was bland and the manicotti shells were overcooked.


Johur Uddin
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the manicotti came out perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and cheesy.


Sabeel abbasi Sabeel abbasi
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I made this manicotti for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how tasty it was. Will definitely make it again.


Siyamthanda Mbokazi
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OMG! This manicotti recipe is a lifesaver for busy moms like me! It's super easy to make and turned out so delicious. My family loved it!


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