Ingredients
14 uncooked manicotti shells1 pound bulk Italian sausage3/4 pound ground beef2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove from the heat. Cool for 10 minutes.
Drain shells and rinse in cold water. Stir the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and salt into meat mixture. Spread 2 cups spaghetti sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cup meat mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.
