Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

2. Step2

   Prepare pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water. Drain well and place in a single layer on a wire rack.

3. Step3

   Brown sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking apart into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Add onion, and continue cooking until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in stewed tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Step4

   In a separate large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in basil, oregano and chopped whole tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add whipping cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, or until sauce has thickened.

5. Step5

   Combine meat mixture with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon into manicotti shells and arrange in prepared baking pan. Pour tomato-cream sauce over the manicotti and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.

6. Step6

   Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbly and cheese begins to brown.