This classic Italian entree comes together in a snap but tastes as if it took hours. It’s so delicious and comforting. My family can’t get enough.
—Carolyn Henderson, Maple Plain, MN
Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 65 min. • Makes: 7 servings
1 lb. uncooked bulk pork sausage
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) manicotti shells
1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1. In a large bowl, combine the sausage and cottage cheese. Stuff into uncooked manicotti shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with marinara sauce.
2. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center of a shell reads 160°.
3. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Freeze option Transfer individual portions of cooled manicotti to freezer containers; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Transfer pasta to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high, stirring occasionally and adding a little spaghetti sauce if necessary.
Per 2 filled manicotti shells: 489 cal., 24g fat (10g sat. fat), 59mg chol., 1232mg sod., 41g carb. (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g pro.