sausage broccoli manicotti

By Jaxson

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
• 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, DIVIDED
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the 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 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Rinse and drain the shells; stuff with broccoli mixture. Arrange over sauce. Top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.