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meaty spinsch manicotti

(1 rating)
EDWARDCARL avatar
Recipe by
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
Bristow, OK

This hearty stuffed pasta can please a crowd. Be prepared to share this recipe

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For meaty spinsch manicotti

  • 2 pkg
    manicotti shells
  • 1/4 c
    butter cubed
  • 1/4 c
    all -purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 c
    milk, 2%
  • 3/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb
    italian sausage
  • 4 c
    cubed chicken or turkey
  • 2 pkg
    frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2
    eggs beaten
  • 1 c
    4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 can
    26 1/2 oz. spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 c
    minced parsley

How To Make meaty spinsch manicotti

  • 1
    Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour until smooth.
  • 2
    Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 3
    Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, set aside.
  • 4
    In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink drain. Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce. Stuff into manicotti shells.
  • 5
    Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce each in two ungreased 13 by 9 baking dishes.
  • 6
    Top with manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauceover the top.
  • 7
    Reheat the remaining white sauce stirring constantly. Pour over spaghetti sauce. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • 8
    Makes 14 to 16 servings.
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