**Amazing Stuffed Manicotti: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our exquisite stuffed manicotti, a masterpiece of Italian cuisine that promises an unforgettable dining experience. These colossal pasta tubes, meticulously crafted from delicate sheets of dough, are lovingly filled with a symphony of rich and savory ingredients. Discover a medley of recipes that cater to diverse palates, from the classic meat-filled manicotti, brimming with hearty ground beef and sausage, to the delightful vegetarian option, bursting with spinach, mushrooms, and ricotta. Each recipe unfolds a unique flavor profile, ensuring that every bite is a journey through culinary heaven.
STUFFED MANICOTTI
This recipe is so special I serve it to company. It is so easy to make too.-Cookie Curci-Wright, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover, simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until thickened. , Meanwhile, for manicotti, cook beef and onion in a skillet until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; cool slightly. , Squeeze spinach thoroughly to remove excess water; add to the skillet with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate 1-1/2 cups of the sauce (makes 4 cups), for another recipe. , Pour 1 cup of the remaining sauce into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Stuff manicotti with the meat mixture; arrange over the sauce. Pour another 1-1/2 cups of sauce on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
STUFFED MANICOTTI
Make and share this Stuffed Manicotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ThatJodiGirl
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Par-boil manicotti noodles, drain.
- Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent sticking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine eggs, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella,cheddar and ricotta cheeses and the seasonings.
- Drain shells, pat dry with paper towels.
- Fill shells with cheese mixture, spread 1/2 cup of the prepared spaghetti sauce over bottom of shallow 3 quart baking dish.
- Arrange filled shells over sauce; cover with remaining sauce and spoon remaining ricotta over each shell.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
- Bake covered loosely with foil for 40 minutes.
EASY, STUFFED MANICOTTI
This is so simple and easy. You do NOT have to boil the shells or cook the meat ahead of time(you dont pre-cook your meat for meat loaf, do ya?) It all cooks perfectly together in the oven.
Provided by wynde
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread 2 tblsps of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Combine first 8 ingredients together in a bowl.
- Take shells and stuff with the meat mixture.(I find it easier to use pastry bags filled with the meat mixture to stuff the shells or you can cut the end of a sandwich baggie and stuff them that way. Less messy and much faster.).
- Place shells in pan and pour remaining sauce of shells.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, remove from the oven and top with mozzeralla cheese. Return to oven and bake and additional 15 minutes.
- Remove and enjoy.
- Goes wonderfully with a tossed salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1164, Fat 66.5, SaturatedFat 30.5, Cholesterol 237.7, Sodium 1806.9, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 64.7
CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI
Homemade meat sauce served over manicotti stuffed with three cheeses. This is the best manicotti I have ever had. I always get requests for the recipe.
Provided by Melanie2008
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and roasted garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue to simmer until pan juices evaporate, about 10 minutes more. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Mix mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Spoon a generous amount of the cheese mixture into each manicotti shell.
- Pour enough tomato-beef sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce; pour remaining sauce over pasta. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over manicotti and return to the oven. Bake until cheese filling is melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 52.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 2893.5 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
Tips:
- To make the manicotti easier to stuff, pre-cook them according to the package directions and let them cool slightly.
- Use a large pot to cook the manicotti so that they have plenty of room to expand.
- Don't overcook the manicotti, or they will become mushy.
- Be careful when stuffing the manicotti, as the filling can be hot.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to stuff the manicotti.
- To prevent the manicotti from drying out, cover them with foil or plastic wrap before baking.
- Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce and toppings.
Conclusion:
Stuffed manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of fillings and sauces to choose from, there is sure to be a manicotti recipe that everyone will love. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, stuffed manicotti is sure to be a hit.
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