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Meaty Manicotti

14 uncooked manicotti shells
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
3/4 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 tsp salt
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, beef and garlic 
over medium heat until no meat is no longer pink; drain.
Remove from the heat.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Drain shells and rinse in cold water.
Stir the mozzarella, cream heese and salt into the meat mixture.
Spread 2 cups spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9x2" baking dish.
Stuff each shell with about 1/4 cup meat mixture; arrange over sauce.
Pour the remaining sauce over top.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and heated through.

* 7 servings

(Taste of Home - July/August 2005)