Dutch Oven Manicotti Pasta Bake
Dutch Oven Manicotti Pasta Bake is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 421kcal
Cost: $25
Equipment
- 7 quart Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage ground
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups water
- 1 lb medium shell pasta uncooked
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¾ tsp fresh basil
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Bring to a boil pasta until it is soft, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add noodles and water, Stir in garlic, about 30 seconds. Stir in water, pasta, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Drop large spoonfuls of ricotta on top of pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake until cheese is melted , about 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 2mg
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