* 14-16 Servings
* Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
* 2 packages (8 ounces each) manicotti shells
* 1/4 cup butter, cubed
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 2-1/2 cups milk
* 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
* 4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
* 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
* 2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
* 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions
* Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; set aside. Drain manicotti; set aside.
* In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce. Stuff into manicotti shells.
* Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in each of two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Top with manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top.
* Reheat the remaining white sauce, stirring constantly. Pour over spaghetti sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 14-16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 306 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 566 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein.
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