Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti Bake

Name: Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti Bake
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 7 links cooked Italian chicken sausage, halved lengthwise; 225 g uncooked manicotti pasta shells; 425 g alfredo sauce; 8 mozzarella string cheese, halved lengthwise; 680 g prepared marinara sauce; 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese; 25 g grated Parmesan cheese; fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

A quicker take on traditional Italian comfort food, this sausage-stuffed manicotti bake uses pre-cooked Italian chicken sausage, Alfredo and marinara sauces, and string cheese for added convenience without sacrificing flavor.

1 hr 30 min

easy

583kcal

calories

23g

carbohydrates

41g

fat

fiber

31g

protein

1629mg

sodium

sugar

Dinner Entree Pasta Italian

Ingredients

7 links cooked Italian chicken sausage, halved lengthwise

225 g uncooked manicotti pasta shells

425 g alfredo sauce

8 mozzarella string cheese, halved lengthwise

680 g prepared marinara sauce

200 g shredded mozzarella cheese

25 g grated Parmesan cheese

fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Stuff each pasta shell with half a sausage link and arrange in a lightly greased 23x33 cm baking dish.

Step 2

Evenly pour Alfredo sauce over the pasta shells. Place half a string cheese on top between each pasta piece. Top evenly with marinara sauce. Add 150 ml of water to the marinara jar, shake well, and pour around the edges of the dish. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, removing the foil during the last 25 minutes to allow the top to turn golden and bubbly. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.