Best 9 Broccoli And Cheese Manicotti Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Broccoli and Cheese Manicotti, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in a delightful combination of tender manicotti shells, enveloped in a creamy and rich cheese filling, complemented by the vibrant green florets of broccoli, all harmoniously baked to perfection. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From a traditional rendition to innovative variations featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and even a touch of pesto, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and culinary expertise. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of our Broccoli and Cheese Manicotti recipes, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE BROCCOLI MANICOTTI



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Even kids will gobble up their broccoli when it's served this way. "I dress up spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage and garlic, then drizzle it over shells stuffed with broccoli and cheese," shares Jason Jost of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. "My wife and daughter love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, broccoli, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Rinse and drain shells; stuff with broccoli mixture. Arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BROCCOLI, HAM AND CHEESE MANICOTTI



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What an interesting change from tradtional manicotti! You'll love the creamy texture of the cheese sauce! Note: if you slightly undercook the manicotti they will be easier to stuff.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 manicotti

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups finely dicd ham
2 cups finely chopped broccoli (including stems)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper (optional)
garlic (optional)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
10 cooked manicotti
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Saute onions until tender.
  • Add ham, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and mayo, (I usually add a pinch of salt and pepper and a dash of garlic to taste too) When cheese is melted, remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Stuff manicotti with ham mixture, dividing between shells evenly, and place in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add swiss cheese, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over manicotti.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
  • Perfect supper with a crisp salad and garlic bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 599.3, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 14.6

VEGETABLE-STUFFED MANICOTTI



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Add something cheesy to your family's Italian dinner with this pasta dish that's stuffed with Broccoli and Mushrooms.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 uncooked manicotti
1 cup julienne-cut (2x1/4x1/4-inch) zucchini
1 cup Frozen Broccoli Cuts, thawed, large pieces cut up
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
3 oz. (3/4 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients; mix well. Fill each cooked manicotti with vegetable mixture.
  • Place 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish. Place filled manicotti over sauce. Pour remaining 1 cup spaghetti sauce over manicotti. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake at 400°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover dish; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g

BEEF AND CHEESE MANICOTTI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 (8-ounce package) manicotti
1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, onion and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the meat browns and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon of oil over a large baking sheet. Cook the manicotti in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, but still very firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the manicotti from the pot to the oiled baking sheet and cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix. Stir the cooled meat mixture into the cheese mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Fill the manicotti with the cheese-meat mixture. Arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the prepared dish and spoon the remaining sauce over.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, then the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan over the stuffed pasta. Dot entire dish with the butter pieces. Bake the manicotti uncovered until heated through and the sauce bubbles on the sides of the dish, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let the manicotti stand 5 minutes and serve.

BROCCOLI SLAW MANICOTTI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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This cheese manicotti recipe is delicious! The red pepper sauce gives it a nice flavor. I have never made homemade sauce before - but this is wonderful and super easy! My picky kids will eat this and don't notice the broccoli slaw in the manicotti - yay! Vegetarian and filling. Try it!

Provided by Jennibear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 manicotti shells, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 manicotti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 (16 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried Italian spices
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1 cup bottled roast sweet red pepper, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions and be sure to salt your water. Drain the manicotti shells and let cool. Meanwhile, saute the broccoli slaw and garlic in the olive oil until softened. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper. Add the broccoli slaw mixture and combine. I put the cheese mixture in a large freezer bag and cut off a corner tip to pipe into the manicotti shells. Place stuffed manicotti shells in a 13x9 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Next combine the diced tomatoes (do not drain) with the chopped red peppers. I use a blender to combine them together because my family doesn't like "chunky" sauces. Top the manicotti with the sauce and bake covered for 30 minutes. You can uncover the dish add extra mozzarella on top for the last 10 minutes of baking. YUM!

BROCCOLI-CHEESE MANICOTTI



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This is my fathers recipe, but I made it a little less fattening.

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounce(s) manicotti shells
1 - 32 oz containr part-skim ricotta cheese.
1-1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat sherdded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup(s) reduced-fat, grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon(s) each salt an pepper
1 - 10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 cup(s) marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta, drain and cool.
  • In lg bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and mix well.
  • Fill each manicotti w/ about 1/3 cup mix. Place manicotti in pan. Pour sauce over shells. Sprinkle w/ remaining mozzarella cheese and bake 45 min. Bake covered so cheese doesn't burn. Bake uncovered the last 5 mins.

MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE



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A delicious and cheesy manicotti recipe! Only use whole milk mozzarella and do not over bake when you heat it up. This recipe is delicious. Enjoy!

Provided by Mary

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.6 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 2308.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE MANICOTTI RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by RSDK

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces manicotti shells
1 (32-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella chesse, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again. 3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Add broccoli; mix well. 4. Fill each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup cheese mixture (see Notes) and place in prepared baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. 5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI MANICOTTI



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Here's a tasty new way to use up leftover poultry after the holidays. It's a long-standing favorite at our house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 uncooked manicotti shells
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
FILLING:
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. For sauce, in a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in cream and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheeses just until melted., In a bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, pepper flakes, salt and nutmeg. Stir in chicken and broccoli; add 1 cup sauce. Drain manicotti; stuff with chicken mixture. , Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Top with manicotti; pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

Tips:

  • Prepare the manicotti shells al dente. This will prevent them from becoming too soft and mushy when baked.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, will create a rich and flavorful filling.
  • Don't overfill the manicotti shells. Overfilling will make them difficult to roll and seal, and the filling may leak out during baking.
  • Bake the manicotti until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the filling is cooked through and the manicotti are heated all the way through.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce. A tomato sauce, a cheese sauce, or a pesto sauce are all great options.

Conclusion:

Broccoli and cheese manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your manicotti turn out perfectly every time. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give broccoli and cheese manicotti a try!

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