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The Best Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole

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Thank you to Ragu for sponsoring this Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole post and for bringing my family together at meal time. When I was growing up, we had a pretty big family. There were mom and dad and six kids, and we often had my grandparents there as well.

With a large family to feed, mom would make whatever was a big crowd pleaser as well as what was affordable. One dish that would always bring everyone back for seconds (and sometimes thirds) was pasta smothered in Ragu Pasta Sauce.

If you are looking for an easy pasta recipe bold flavors, try this Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole recipe! This is a pasta recipe for dinner the whole family will love! #ad

Ragu Pasta Sauces Are Simmered in Tradition

Now that I am a mom, I want my family to enjoy the same amazing flavor of Ragu Pasta Sauce. I make a lot of different kinds of pasta, but the sauce doesn’t change. This is a Ragu Pasta Sauce family and we are proud of it!

One of our favorite dishes is my Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, a Sunday lunch, a pot luck dish or a meal for a family with a new baby. This dish is a tradition in my family and has been for years.

Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole sauces

New Sauces To Try

I have used just about all of the Ragu Pasta Sauces in my pasta recipes, as each of us have our own favorite. Well, imagine my delight when I discovered the new RAGÚ Homestyle Pasta Sauces! Now I had a new line of sauces I knew would quickly become family favorites.

I could not wait to try out a few of the new flavors, which includes Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce, Homestyle Thick and Hearty Meat Sauce, Homestyle Thick and Hearty Four Cheese Sauce, Homestyle Thick and Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce and the Homestyle Thick and Hearty Mushroom Sauce.

Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole sauce

Making Our Own Ragu Traditions

I decided to make my Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole with the RAGÚ Homestyle Thick and Hearty Traditional Sauce. You would not believe how thick these new RAGÚ® Homestyle sauces are! They are so rich and thick, they just hug those manicotti shells!

These new sauces are made with a special blend of herbs (basil, fennel, oregano and black pepper), which are peeled, chopped and simmered, creating this boldest flavor yet! And just as my family believes in tradition, so does Ragu.

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It Is About Famnily

When my mom made pasta, she always added fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, garlic and plenty of fresh herbs. I want to make my Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole with quality ingredients as well.

With the new RAGÚ Homestyle sauces, you will find vine-ripened tomatoes, onions and fragrant herbs, so you won’t need to add anything to these delicious sauces. I can just heat and serve my favorite RAGÚ Homestyle sauces straight from the jar.

Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole

I love this recipe because it is super easy to make and the family goes nuts over it. I honestly could make this 2-3 nights a week and no one would complain!

And with the new RAGÚ Homestyle sauces, we have even more flavors to add to this family favorite dish! And it is perfect on other family favorites like spaghetti and meatballs or ravioli.

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Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole

Three Cheese Turkey Meatball Manicotti Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 Jar of your favorite RAGÚ Homestyle pasta sauce
  • 1 Box of manicotti shells
  • 1 container of ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp. Italian seasonings
  • 1 bag of turkey meatballs
  • 1 cup each; shredded mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions.
  3. Cook turkey meatballs in microwave according to package directions. Set aside.
  4. While pasta is cooking, mix together the ricotta cheese, Italian seasonings and 1/2 cup each of the shredded mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Drain pasta shells and cool.
  6. Take your 9x13 casserole dish and add a layer of the RAGÚ Homestyle pasta sauce
  7. Take one manicotti shell and fill with ricotta cheese mixture. Lay on top of the RAGÚ Homestyle pasta sauce. Repeat until all shells are filled.
  8. Spread another layer of RAGÚ Homestyle pasta sauce on top of pasta shells.
  9. Coat the turkey meatballs in the RAGÚ Homestyle pasta sauce. Layer on top of the pasta shells.
  10. Add remaining shredded cheese mixture.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until sauce and cheese are bubbling.
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What is your favorite pasta dish that your family cannot get enough of? I would love to hear in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Wish I were there for this dinner! You are such a creative cook and it never takes to long for a Fab dinner!

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  5. I don’t know what it is about manicotti that keeps me coming back for more, but there is something special about stuffed pasta that just calls my name. I especially love all of the vegetables that come in the Ragu Homestyle to give it that hearty flavor.

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  7. This looks so yummy. Ragu is the only sauce that I use. I am always looking for new recipes, thanks for sharing.

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  11. Mmm this one is a recipe I’d gobble up. It’s been a hectic week (happy, but crazy busy), so a warm comforting meal sounds perfect.

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  12. I love using Ragu. It’s the only brand I actually like. This looks oh so delicious. I would love to make this this weekend, could use some comfort food!

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  15. I attempted at making turkey hamburgers once and let’s just say we ended up with pizza that night. This looks so much better I’m gonna have to try it.

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  17. Manicotti is my fav meal! I have never had it with turkey meatballs but these sounds so appealing!

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  18. Your 3 cheese turkey meatball manicotti casserole looks delicious! I love that you can make it with Ragu instead of making your sauce from scratch! That’s a great timesaver for busy moms!

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  23. I must make this! I love Ragu sauce, it just has a unique flavor that ROCKS! I recently made meatball grinders with Ragu sauce, perfection. This recipe is being added to my must make list!

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  28. I love cheese. And I love Ragu. Put them in a casserole together sounds like heaven! I will have to try it out

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  29. I love to use Ragu for my sauce. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend. It looks delicious.

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  31. I love turkey meatballs. This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. My kids are going to love it.

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  33. That looks delicious and easy…. I am not a fabulous cook but that looks like a recipe I would be willing to tackle.

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  34. Ragu homestyle sauce sounds a nice product. I would like to try this but I am not sure if this is available in our country.

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  41. Goodness, that manicotti casserole looks delicious. I am most excited to try the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce !

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  42. Visit Ragu and tell me which of the new Homestyle Sauce flavors you want to try!

    Thick and Hearty Mushroom Sauce LOVE MUSHROOMS

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  45. Your recipe looks so delicious! I want to make it! I like the Ragu HOMESTYLE THICK & HEARTY TRADITIONAL SAUCE

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  50. I would love to try the new Ragu Thick & Hearty Mushroom, sounds delicious! This recipe sounds very tasty as well! My family prefers turkey sausage/bacon over pork. 🙂 I will definitely be making this for them, thanks for sharing!

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  55. The no sugar added tomato basil sounds so good that I may have to go to the store later so I can make spaghetti & zoodles for dinner.

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  59. Yum! All I am lacking is the ricotta cheese. I can’t wait to eat this.. I just got the traditional sauce yesterday and can’t wait to try it!

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  60. Oh I would love to try the RAGÚ Homestyle Thick & Hearty Mushroom Sauce first. They all look so good!

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  70. You know… nothing is better then when I make homemade sauce.. BUT doggone it, I still work part time and I garden like crazy when I’m not working………………so I hate to fuss in the kitchen all summer. Ragu is perfect for fast and easy meals. I keep it on hand all the time for fast ideas. I have not yet tried the thick and hearty traditional yet! I think I should!!!!

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  73. I want to try the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce. I love anything garlic so I’m sure it’s good!

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  75. I’d love to try them all to find my favorites, but at the end of the day can you really beat a homestyle thick and hearty traditional sauce? Recipes become traditional for a reason ?

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  96. I want to try Ragu’s Homestyle Thick & Hearty Mushroom Sauce, we are a bunch of mushroom LOVERS around here so this sounds terrific

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  97. Well, I’m drooling now! That looks delicious! Looks like another recipe that needs to be made this week.

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  99. I’d love to try the Homestyle Thick and Hearty Original… I can think of so many recipes I’d use it in! 🙂

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  101. I like the Homestyle Thick and Hearty Mushroom Sauce. I think this sauce can be use in a lot of my dishes.

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  108. The traditional I guess…. though I don’t really like the thicker sauces. I am a hardcore “regular” Ragu fan, though. Grew up on it, to the point that I don’t even like homemade sauces.

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  115. Have always relied on Ragu, but am excited to see this new line. I’d have to try the Home style Thick and Hearty Four Cheese Sauce first, but they all sound wonderful.

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  121. I’d like to try the garlic one. Or the four cheese one. Though usually I make my own spaghetti sauce.

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  123. I’d looove to try the homestyle thick & hearty mushroom sauce because i’m kind of craving mushrooms these days !! 🙂

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  125. I would love the Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic. The meal you prepared looks and sounds so good. I will have to put that on my list to make. Thanks for sharing.

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  130. I would pick Thick & Hearty Mushroom. I have always been a Ragu user. I can’t wait to try the new style.

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  132. I really want to try the Tomato, Garlic, & Onion Sauce. There are so many different dishes it would go great with!

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  150. Of course, I want to try all the new Ragu sauces, but especially Ragu Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic.

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  173. Your recipes are making me hungry. I would try the Homestyle Thick & Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce. Garlic is good for your heart.

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  175. Homestyle Thick and Hearty Roasted Garlic Sauce looks absolutely delicious and like something my entire family would love.

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  177. We are going to make this CREAMY MOZZARELLA WHITE PIZZA. Not a fan of meat. Found it in the vegan section for recipes. Isn’t it great, that Ragu offers this, for those of us who don’t eat land animals.

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  181. definitely the RAGÚ Homestyle Thick & Hearty Meat Sauce! i want to try those. seems like its delicious and perfect

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  226. These look soo good! I just happen to have manicotti pasta and Ragu at home, I would love to make this. I love using Ragu, I like to add a little ground fennel and olive oil to it!

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  227. I don’t really like ricotta cheese, I wonder if I could use cottage cheese instead? I use cottage cheese in my lasagne

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  228. This looks so good. I love Italian food, especially when it’s easy to make. I just used the Ragu Homestyle with raviolis for a super quick and delicious meal. I also used it to make meatball grinders.

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