INGREDIENTS
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4 quarts water
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1 (8-ounce) package manicotti noodles, uncooked
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1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-basil flavored pasta sauce
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1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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1 pound ground Italian sausage
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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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4 cups (16-ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)