Sausage Broccoli Manicotti

SUBMITTED BY: sydny

"Even kids will eat their broccoli when it's served this way. Dress up spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage and garlic, then drizzle it over shells stuffed with broccoli and cheese."

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INGREDIENTS

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

DIRECTIONS

Cook manicotti shells 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 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 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Rinse and drain shells; stuff with broccoli mixture. Arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.