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
- 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
- Protein 85.54 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.8 g Moderate
- Total Fat 75.04 g High
- Saturated Fat 39.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 272.02 mg High
- Sodium 2779.11 mg High
- Fiber 2.97 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.87 g Low Source
- Calcium 1997.13 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate
- Potassium 513.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 486.41 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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