Manicotti has never been easier to make. This recipe comes together in a snap, but tastes like it took hours.
—CAROLYN HENDERSON MAPLE PLAIN, MN
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 65 MIN. • MAKES: 7 SERVINGS
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sausage and cottage cheese. Stuff into manicotti shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with marinara sauce.
2. Cover and bake 55-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of a shell reads 160°.
3. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
FREEZE OPTION Transfer individual portions of cooled manicotti to freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high, stirring occasionally and adding a little spaghetti sauce if necessary.
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This is by far the easiest, quickest and most tasty manicotti that I have ever made....and I have been cooking for my husband for 43 years! All I can say about this recipe is, it’s a real keeper.
—KIRCHNER