- 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 6 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a 15x17-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil (for eggplant slices). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish (for the manicotti).
- Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer in 15x17 pan. Roast eggplant until softened, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook sausage in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown and is no longer pink, breaking up clumps as it cooks. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil and Parmesan in a medium bowl; mix until smooth and well blended.
- Pour a cup of Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce into the 9x13 pan and spread evenly on the bottom of the pan.
- Put 1 tablespoon of ricotta mixture onto longer end of eggplant slice and top with a scant teaspoon of crumbled sausage; roll up into thin roll. Place on pasta sauce in 9x13 pan. Repeat with eggplant slices making 2 rows of eggplant rolls in pan.
- Sprinkle remaining sausage over eggplant rolls. Spread remaining pasta sauce over eggplant rolls. Top with shredded Italian cheese blend.
- Bake until sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
05/10/2018
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Eggplant Manicotti with Sausage, recipe
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455 calories
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