Yes, here is yet another pasta recipe because there are never enough ways to make pasta. The original recipe called for jumbo pasta shells (to stuff) but I could not find jumbo shells anywhere so I made some adjustments and used manicotti. You can also use this recipe for a lasagna or even with spaghetti. This recipe is simple and DELICIOUS.

My noodles started breaking so the dish kind of turned into a semi- lasagna dish but it was still DELICIOUS. So, don’t fret if you’re noodles start breaking; it doesn’t matter. Still tastes wonderful!

I hope you enjoy!

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Spinach, Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

Course: Main

Cuisine: Italian

Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

1 package/box of manicotti noodles
1 pound fresh pork sausage links casing removed
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium or large onion
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh spinach you can also use frozen
1/2 cup ricotta cheese optional; I did not use this
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and fill a large bowl with cold water and ice, set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells and cook according to package directions. Drain well then add to ice water until ready to stuff.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pork sausage then use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage, cook 5-6 minutes until browned.
If using fresh spinach, boil water and add spinach immediately when water starts boiling. Take out after 1-2 minutes only. Don't over cook.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds then add tomatoes and spinach (make sure the spinach has been squeezed dry); cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in ricotta cheese (if you are using ricotta cheese).
Using a spoon, or zip lock bag where you cut one end, fill pasta shells with the filling and arrange in a baking dish (9-inch x 9-inch baking dish works well). Sprinkle tops with shredded cheese then bake in the oven 25-30 minutes until cheese has melted and tips of shells begin to crisp and brown.