Spinach Manicotti with Italian Sausage

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

A hearty and delicious Spinach Manicotti with Italian Sausage recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

680

Sugar

12g

Fat

35g

Are you looking for a hearty and delicious dinner dish that is perfect for the whole family? Look no further than Spinach Manicotti with Italian Sausage! This delicious recipe combines flavorful Italian sausage with nutritious fresh spinach and cheese-stuffed manicotti for a dish that is sure to please. The spaghetti sauce takes all the flavors and adds a nice, tangy sweetness to the final recipe. Ideal for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday afternoons, this dish can be prepared in advance and then baked when you are ready to enjoy it.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon.
3.	Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
4.	In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella.
5.	Cook the manicotti according to package instructions.
6.	Drain the manicotti and allow them to cool slightly.
7.	Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the cheese mixture and sausage-spinach mixture, placing them into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8.	Pour the spaghetti sauce over the top of the stuffed manicotti, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
9.	Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.

PROS

This Spinach Manicotti with Italian Sausage is a hearty and delicious dinner dish that is perfect for the whole family.

Nutritious spinach and protein-rich sausage provides an excellent source of sustaining energy.

CONS

This dish is fairly high in calories and fat.
Consuming this dish on a daily basis will not do well for your waistline.

This dish contains a sizable carb count due to pasta and its derivatives, thus individuals with preexisting conditions like Type 2 diabetes should be extra cautious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is proven to be a natural anti-inflammatory, providing vitamins K and A; iron and calcium, essential for bone and blood cell health.
The Italian sausage provides a good source of protein, which helps to keep the muscles strong. The addition of cottage cheese provides the body with adequate calcium, excellent for strong bones.

	1 bag fresh spinach
	1 pound bulk Italian sausage
	1 carton small curd cottage cheese
	1 package shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
	12 manicotti shells
	2 jars spaghetti sauce