Name: Lasagna-Stuffed Manicotti Shells
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Manicotti shells, or more as desired - 14; Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon; Sweet Italian sausage - ½ pound; Ground beef - ½ pound; White Onion - 1; Basil leaves - ½ cup; Rosemary - 2 sprigs; Thyme - 2 tablespoons; Italian seasoning - 1 tablespoon; Ground black pepper - 1 tablespoon; Tomato sauce, divided - 2 (8 ounce) cans; Chopped onion - ¼ cup; Chopped rosemary, or to taste - 1 teaspoon; Thyme, or to taste - 1 pinch; Chopped fresh basil - 1 bunch; Red pepper flakes - 1 tablespoon; Shredded mozzarella cheese - 1 pound; Cottage cheese, strained - 4 cups; Vegetable oil for frying - 2 quarts; All-purpose flour - 2 cups; Plain bread crumbs - 2 cups; Eggs, beaten - 3

Ingredients for - Lasagna-Stuffed Manicotti Shells

1. Manicotti shells, or more as desired 14

2. Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

3. Sweet Italian sausage ½ pound

4. Ground beef ½ pound

5. White Onion 1

6. Basil leaves ½ cup

7. Rosemary 2 sprigs

8. Thyme 2 tablespoons

9. Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon

10. Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon

11. Tomato sauce, divided 2 (8 ounce) cans

12. Chopped onion ¼ cup

13. Chopped rosemary, or to taste 1 teaspoon

14. Thyme, or to taste 1 pinch

15. Chopped fresh basil 1 bunch

16. Red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon

17. Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 pound

18. Cottage cheese, strained 4 cups

19. Vegetable oil for frying 2 quarts

20. All-purpose flour 2 cups

21. Plain bread crumbs 2 cups

22. Eggs, beaten 3

How to cook deliciously - Lasagna-Stuffed Manicotti Shells

1 . Stage

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in manicotti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place on a baking sheet to cool. Place in freezer until hardened, about 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, beef, and onion; saute 3 minutes. Add basil, rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook until meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/2 can tomato sauce and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.

3 . Stage

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for the sauce. Add onion and saute 1 minute. Add remaining tomato sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Stir in basil and red pepper flakes.

4 . Stage

Fold mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese into the cooled meat mixture. Stuff each manicotti shell with meat mixture and place back onto the baking sheet. Place filled shells in the freezer to firm up, about 5 minutes. Slice shells into bite-sized pieces.

5 . Stage

Heat 2 quarts vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6 . Stage

Place flour, bread crumbs, and beaten eggs each in a separate bowl. Dredge manicotti slices in flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs and place on the baking sheet.

7 . Stage

Fry slices in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the spicy tomato dipping sauce.