"I wanted to create my ideal version of a stuffed manicotti, which requires a fantastic filling and a meat sauce to die for. This recipe is the final result, and I don't mind saying it's a huge success!—Shalimar Wiech, Glassport, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
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2 small green peppers, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 pound ground sirloin
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3/4 pound Johnsonville® Mild Ground Italian Sausage
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2 jars (23-1/2 ounces each) Italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce
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1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
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1 cup minced fresh parsley
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1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells