Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole
Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole layers tender pasta with Italian chicken sausage, creamy Alfredo, and bright marinara for a rich, cheesy bite in every forkful. Melted mozzarella and a touch of Parmesan create a golden, bubbly top that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. It’s comforting, hearty, and built for sharing.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill each pasta shell with half of a sausage link and arrange them in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Pour Alfredo sauce evenly over the pasta shells. Place half of a string cheese on top, nestled between each piece of pasta. Spread marinara evenly on top. Add 2/3 cup water to the marinara jar, shake well, and pour the water around the edges of the dish. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover the dish with foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden at the edges and bubbly all over, about 1 hour, removing the foil for the last 25 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Calories 1122.49 kcal High 56%
- Protein 85.54 g Good Source 171%
- Carbohydrate 40.8 g 15%
- Total Fat 75.04 g High 96%
- Saturated Fat 39.16 g High 196%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 272.02 mg High 91%
- Sodium 2779.11 mg High 121%
- Dietary Fiber 2.97 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.87 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1751.57 mg Good Source 135%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 513.64 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 406.5 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Chicken Sausage. Each serving provides about 1122.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Chicken Sausage, Manicotti Pasta. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1122.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole healthy?
- Weeknight Sausage Manicotti Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 1122.49 calories and 85.54 g of protein, or 171% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2779.11 mg (121% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 39.16 g (196% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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