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Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Manicotti

Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Manicotti prepared dish

This spinach and sausage stuffed manicotti features tender pasta shells filled with a savory mixture of italian sausage, fresh spinach, and ricotta cheese. Baked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include manicotti pasta, mozzarella cheese, black pepper, marinara sauce.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 12 pieces manicotti pasta
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 500 g marinara sauce
  • 200 g fresh spinach (chopped)
  • 250 g ricotta cheese
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 300 g italian sausage (removed from casings)
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage and spinach mixture with ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Fill each manicotti shell with the sausage and spinach mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and arrange the stuffed manicotti on top.
  8. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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