Baked Manicotti Recipe

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Baked Manicotti
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute onions, garlic, ground sausage, and beef until meat is well browned and crumbled.
  3. Prepare Manicotti shells as per package directions except cut the cook time in HALF.
  4. Drain and cover with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent the shells from cracking.
  5. To the ground pork/beef mixture add the spinach and ricotta cheese.
  6. When the mixture is cool, add the beaten eggs.
  7. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Gently drain the manicotti shells and carefully stuff each one with the meat and cheese mixture; place shells in prepared dish.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Prepare the white sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  11. Stir in flour and chicken bouillon.
  12. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble.
  13. Stir in half and half and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  14. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  15. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
  16. Pour or ladle the sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  17. Stir the basil into the remaining spaghetti sauce.
  18. Carefully pour or ladle spaghetti sauce over the white sauce, trying to layer the sauces without mixing.
  19. Cover and bake for 40 minutes.
  20. Remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  21. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 685.78 Kcal (2871 kJ)
Calories from fat 496.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.14g 85%
Cholesterol 223.28mg 74%
Sodium 824.21mg 34%
Potassium 439.92mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.15g 4%
Sugars 1.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 35.74g 71%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 345.2mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.45 Kcal (919 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.64g 85%
Cholesterol 71.45mg 74%
Sodium 263.75mg 34%
Potassium 140.78mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.21g 4%
Sugars 0.48g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 3%
Protein 11.44g 71%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 29%
Calcium 110.5mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.2
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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