How to Make Italian Stuffed Pasta Tubes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Stuffed Pasta Tubes, also known as Cannelloni, are a classic Italian dish that is a favorite among pasta lovers. The dish features large pasta tubes that are stuffed with a delicious mixture of cheese, meat, and herbs, then topped with a savory sauce and baked to perfection. This dish is a great option for a special occasion or a family dinner, and can be customized to suit your personal taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
  • 1 (20 ounce) package Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar roasted garlic spaghetti sauce (such as Barilla®), divided
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • ½ cup shredded fontina cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook manicotti until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Drain manicotti tubes and allow to cool. Add 2 cups spaghetti sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the sausage; simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Cut manicotti tubes open and lay flat. Place about 3 tablespoons of the sausage mixture and some mozzarella cheese down the middle. Roll up tubes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms. Slowly pour in cream, whisking to prevent any lumps. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add fontina, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses; whisk thoroughly to blend.
  • Pour 1/2 of the cheese sauce into the prepared casserole dish. Place stuffed tubes seam-side down over the sauce. Pour remaining cheese sauce on top. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce down the middle of the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    569 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 162mg
    • Sodium: 1146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 205mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 263mg