Friday, May 4, 2012

Three-Cheese Turkey Manicotti

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)
Three-Cheese Turkey Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients:
12 uncooked manicotti shells
1 lb. ground turkey
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 jar (24 oz.) three-cheese spaghetti sauce
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
1 carton (15 oz.) ricotti cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg

Directions:
Cook manicotti according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder.  Place 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Drain manicotti.  In a large bowl, combine the cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese and egg.  Stuff into manicotti shells.  Place shells over meat sauce.  Top with remaining sauce.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.

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