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Easy Italian Sausage Manicotti Bake

This Italian Sausage Manicotti Bake features pasta tubes stuffed with a creamy ricotta filling and topped with a savory sausage and marinara sauce, all baked to perfection with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 14 manicotti pasta tubes
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven:
    Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    Cook the manicotti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
    Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Prepare Sausage Mixture:
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
  • Cook Sausage:
    Add the ground Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon until fully cooked and browned.
    Drain any excess fat.
  • Combine Sauce:
    Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce into the sausage mixture and let it simmer for a few minutes.
    Remove from heat.
  • Mix Cheese Filling:
    In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, and parsley.
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff Manicotti:
    Carefully fill each manicotti tube with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or a piping bag.
  • Assemble Dish:
    Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
    Arrange the stuffed manicotti tubes in a single layer over the sauce.
  • Add Sausage Sauce:
    Pour the sausage and marinara mixture over the manicotti tubes, ensuring they are well covered.
  • Top with Cheese:
    Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake:
    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Cool and Serve:
    Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
    Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
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