Why recepie famous for?
Even kids will gobble up their broccoli when it's served this way. "I dress up spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage and garlic, then drizzle it over shells stuffed with broccoli and cheese,"
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells2 cups 4% cottage cheese
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; set aside.In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Rinse and drain shells; stuff with broccoli mixture. Arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.
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