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Italian Stuffed Pasta Tubes

Italian Stuffed Pasta Tubes

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 50 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
  • Meat

    • 1 (20 ounce) package Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
  • Sauce

    • 1 (24 ounce) jar roasted garlic spaghetti sauce (such as Barilla), divided
  • Spices

    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Cheese

    • ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup shredded Fontina cheese
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Other

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups heavy cream

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and cool.

2

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.

3

Add 2 cups spaghetti sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning to sausage; simmer for about 10 minutes.

4

Cut open manicotti tubes; lay flat. Place about 3 tablespoons sausage mixture down middle of flattened tubes; divide and sprinkle 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese on top sausage mixture. Roll up tubes.

5

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

6

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Slowly pour in cream, whisking to prevent any lumps. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in Fontina cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly blended.

7

Pour 1/2 cheese sauce into the prepared casserole dish. Place stuffed tubes, seam-sides down, over sauce; pour remaining 1/2 cheese sauce on top. Pour remaining 1 cup spaghetti sauce down middle of casserole.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

569

Calories

  • 23
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 44
    Fats

💡 You can use jarred spaghetti sauce for convenience or make it from scratch for better flavor.This recipe freezes well, making it a great option for meal prepping.Ensure the cheese sauce is smooth to avoid lumps.