Pizza-Style Manicotti

Dinner

Ham, pepperoni, string cheese and manicotti shells make a tasty hands-on recipe that even small children can help prepare.

Average Rating: 4.571428

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

8 uncooked manicotti shells
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
8 slices deli ham (about 6 ounces)
8 fresh basil leaves
8 pieces string cheese
24 slices pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook manicotti according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Pour 1 cup sauce into an 11x7-in. baking dish. On a short side of each ham slice, layer one basil leaf, one piece string cheese and three slices pepperoni; roll up. Insert in manicotti shells; arrange in a single layer in baking dish.
3. Pour remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with olives and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Freeze option:
Cover unbaked casserole and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 stuffed manicotti: 618 calories, 32g fat (15g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 2427mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 40g protein.