Saucy Manicotti

Enjoy this cheesy Italian dinner - saucy manicottis stuffed with sausage, turkey and veggies. A hearty casserole!

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ingredients 16
Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

MANICOTTI

8: uncooked manicotti

FILLING

1/2: lb. bulk Italian sausage

1/2: cup chopped onion

1: (4-oz.) can mushroom pieces and stems, drained

1 1/2: cups finely chopped cooked turkey or chicken

2: egg yolks

1: (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach in a pouch, thawed, squeezed to drain*

4: oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2: cup grated Parmesan cheese

1: (14-oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

WHITE SAUCE

2: tablespoons margarine or butter

2: tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2: cups whipping cream

1/3: cup grated Parmesan cheese

: Dash garlic powder

: Dash nutmeg

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Directions

1 Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; place in cold water.
2 Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In large skillet, brown sausage, onion and mushrooms. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. In large bowl, combine sausage mixture, turkey, egg yolks, spinach, mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well.**
3 Drain manicotti; fill each with sausage mixture. Pour 1/2 the spaghetti sauce into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Place filled manicotti side by side over sauce in dish.
4 Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook until smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in whipping cream; cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and nutmeg; blend well. Pour white sauce over manicotti in baking dish. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top.
5 Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.

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*To quickly thaw spinach, cut small slit in center of pouch; microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed. Remove spinach from pouch; squeeze dry with paper towels. **For a more evenly chopped filling, place cooked sausage, onion, mushrooms, turkey and spinach in food processor. Cover; process with on/off pulses until of desired consistency.

Prepare recipe as directed; do not bake. over with foil; freeze. When ready to use, do not thaw; bake, covered, at 350°F. for 1 hour 25 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 15 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.