FOUR CHEESE MANICOTTI with MEAT SAUCE - How to make Four Cheese Manicotti with Turkey Sauce Recipe

According to Deronda...this turkey meat sauce is as equally delicious as meat sauce and a healthier alternative to good eating. Recipe below by clicking on "Show more"...

FOUR CHEESE MANICOTTI WITH TURKEY SAUCE

Cook Manicotti pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, on medium heat, add...

• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ! pound ground turkey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Cook until ground turkey is brown and onion are tender. Add...

• 1 (15 oz.) can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional or more)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 (15 oz,) can Diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1 (6 oz.) can Tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.

Cheese filling for cooked paste shells...

• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cups container ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

mix well. Stuff pasta.

Add half turkey sauce to a well greased 13" by 9" baking pan, arrange pasta on top on sauce. Spoon remaining turkey sauce over pasta; cover. Bake for 35-45 minutes of until bubbly. Add remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top during last 5 minutes of baking.

Tips: Place cooked dish under broiler until top turns a dark golden brown...keep an eye on it. This dish can be made a day before and refrigerated. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking.

Happiness is always pleasing the taste buds!!!