Manicotti with Spicy Sausage

This is one of my favorite Italian dishes...so yummy with a kick of spiciness. I found it on allrecipes.com .

INGREDIENTS:
*1 pound spicy Italian sausage (we used the Bob Evans zesty one)
*1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
*1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce (I used about 1 1/2 jars)
*2 eggs, beaten
*3 cups ricotta cheese
*3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
*1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
*3 T minced fresh parsley
*1 tsp Italian seasoning
*1/2 tsp salt
*1/2 tsp garlic powder
*1/2 tsp black pepper
*1 box manicotti noodles (don't cook them)
*1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I used more than this...just bought one package)


DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, bring tomatoes and marinara sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, chilies, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and pepper.

2. Divide 2 cups of sauce between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with cheese mixture. Place in prepared pans. Sprinkle with sausage; top with remaining sauce.

3. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and manicotti is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.