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Spicy Sausage Manicotti

This dish brings together pasta, cheese, tomato sauce, and sausage for a dinner with a pleasant kick everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. bulk spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian sausage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pan or skillet, cook 1/2 lb. ground Italian sausage. Once it is done, place on a plate where it should drain over a paper towel.
  • Add 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes to the same pan.
  • Add 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce.
  • Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, place 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese.
  • Add 1 beaten egg to ricotta cheese.
  • Add 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies.
  • Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Chop 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley. The Rada French Chef knife is incomparable when it comes to chopping parsley.
  • Add parsley to mixture.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix.
  • Take a 1 gallon size freezer bag and place the filling inside.
  • With a pair of scissors, cut a quarter inch space in the bag. Have a 9″ x 13″ pan ready.
  • Gently squeeze the freezer bag, pushing the filling into the manicotti. Try putting the filling in both sides of the manicotti for best results. Repeat until all manicotti are filled or filling is used up.
  • In 9 x 13 pan, take 1 cup of prepared sauce and spread evenly across bottom of the pan.
  • Place manicotti shells on top of the sauce.
  • Sprinkle cooked sausage over shells.
  • Pour remaining sauce over manicotti shells and sausage.
  • Cover pan completely with aluminum foil. Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 50 minutes.
  • Remove manicotti from oven. Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to top. Put back in oven uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Allow a few moments to cool.