Meaty Manicotti

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Ingredients

  • 14 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1 LB bulk italian sausage
  • 3/4 LB grd beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 C (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pkg (3-oz)cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 C meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1/4 C grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

cook manicotti shells according to pkg directions
drain shells & rinse in cold water

meanwhile in lg. skillet, cook sausage, beef & garlic over med. heat until meat is no longer pink
drain
remove from heat
cool for 10 min

stir mozzarella, cream cheese & salt into meat mixture

spread 2C spaghetti sauce in greased 13X9" baking dish

stuff each shell w/ abt. 1/4 C meat mixture
arrange over sauce
pour remaining sauce over top
sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese

cover & bake @ 350 for 40 min
uncover
bake 5-10 min longer or until bubbly & heat through