Calling all pasta lovers! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an enticing culinary creation that seamlessly blends the richness of ham with the tender embrace of manicotti. This delectable dish, meticulously crafted with love and attention to detail, elevates the classic manicotti experience to new heights of flavor and satisfaction.
Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we unveil a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes, each offering a unique twist on this Italian masterpiece. From the simplicity of the classic ham-stuffed manicotti, where the harmonious blend of creamy ricotta, savory ham, and aromatic herbs takes center stage, to the audacious flavors of the spicy ham and cheese manicotti, where a piquant kick awakens your senses with every bite.
For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the meatless manicotti with spinach and mushrooms beckons with its vibrant colors and earthy aromas, promising a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. And for a touch of indulgence, the ham-stuffed manicotti with Alfredo sauce envelops each tender manicotti in a velvety embrace, creating a luxurious dish fit for a special occasion.
So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you effortlessly, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary magic.
HAM STUFFED MANICOTTI
Steps:
- Cook manicotti as directed on package. Rinse in cool water and set aside. Meanwhile, cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper in 1/4 cup butter or olive oil until tender. Add ham and set aside to cool. Stir in 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
- In another heavy sauce pan cook 6 Tbsp. butter or olive oil until foamy. Stir in flour and stir constantly until mixture bubbles (about 3 minutes). Add milk and whisk until sauce thickens. Stir in two cups Swiss cheese. Mix 1/4 cheese sauce with ham mixture.
- Fill manicotti shells with ham mixture (use fingers--messy but most efficient). Spread 1/2 cup cheese sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 inch glass baking pan. Arrange shells on top of sauce. Sprinkle any remaining ham mixture on top of shells. Pour remaining cheese sauce over shells. At this point the manicotti may be cooled in refrigerator, then wrapped and frozen up to three months. To thaw and reheat put in refrigerator overnight then uncover and sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes. If not freezing sprinkle with 1/2 cup parmesan and bake 30-40 minute until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
HAM STUFFED MANICOTTI OAMC
This has been part of my OAMC rotation for a long time. This recipe easily doubles or triples. Make one now and one for later.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Ham
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook manicotti as directed.
- Drain, rinse in cool water and set aside.
- Cook onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in olive oil until tender.
- Add ham and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Now melt 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles.
- Add milk and pepper.
- Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.
- Stir in swiss and remaining parmesan cheese.
- Mix 1/4 of cheese sauce with ham mixture.
- Fill manicotti shells with ham mixture.
- Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in greased 13x9" glass baking dish and arrange filled shells over sauce.
- If there is any leftover stuffing, just sprinkle it over the filled shells.
- Pour remaining cheese sauce over filled manicotti.
- At this point the casserole can be cooled in the refrigerator, then wrapped and frozen up to 3 months.
- To thaw and reheat:.
- Thaw casserole overnight in refrigerator, then uncover, sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.
- If not freezing casserole, sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
STUFFED MANICOTTI WITH FRESH MARINARA SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the crepes (crespelle):
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour until slightly thickened.
- Spray an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place the pan over medium heat. With a small ladle, pour about 3 tablespoons of the batter into the pan. Turn the pan at a 45 degree angle to coat the pan evenly so the batter forms a perfect circle. Cook the crepe only until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Turn the crepe over with a spatula and cook the other side only until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Slide the crepe onto a 12-inch platter and continue the process with the remaining batter. Stack the crepes between waxed paper so they don't stick. You can prepare these crepes a day in advance covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. No need to reheat the crepes before filling and baking.
- Make the ricotta filling:
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients for the ricotta filling. With a large wooden spoon or spatula, stir all the ingredients until well blended. Store covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to use. You can make this filling the day before.
- Make the marinara sauce:
- In a large heavy nonreactive saucepan with a lid, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant but NOT browned. Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and crush further with a potato masher. Simmer 30 minutes, slightly covered, on medium-low heat, stirring every so often.
- Add the parsley, basil leaves and salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced. Taste and re-season as necessary.
- Put it all together:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with 1 cup of the prepared marinara sauce.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons of the prepared ricotta filling 1 inch from the edge of a crepe. Roll evenly into a log, keeping the filling even as you roll. Repeat with the remaining crepes. Place manicotti seam side down and side by side in the sauced baking pan.
- Spoon 1 to 2 cups of sauce over the top of the manicotti. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and sides are bubbling. Let rest about 15 minutes before serving to firm up the manicotti filling.
HAM-STUFFED MANICOTTI
Here's a fun an different use for ham. It's unexpected combined with the manicotti, yet delicious. The creamy cheese sauce makes this casserole perfect for chilly days. I'm always asked for the recipe whenever I serve it. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Add the ham, mushrooms, half of Swiss and Parmesan cheeses; set aside. , In a small saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until combined. Add milk; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a quarter of the sauce into ham mixture. , Stuff each shell with about 1/3 cup of filling. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with paprika. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining Swiss cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
HAM-STUFFED MANICOTTI
Here's a fun an different use for ham. It's unexpected combined with the manicotti, yet delicious. The creamy cheese sauce makes this casserole perfect for chilly days. I'm always asked for the recipe whenever I serve it. --Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from heat. Add ham, mushrooms, half of Swiss cheese and Parmesan; set aside. In a saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Mix a quarter of the sauce into ham mixture. Stuff shells with about 1/3 cup of filling each. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parley and remaining Swiss cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 822.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SPINACH MANICOTTI WITH HAM
Everyone raves when I serve this. It's like something you'd find at a fine Italian restaurant, but can quickly cook at home instead. It's great with salad and bread. Michele Nadeau, Monroe, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions. For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper, salt and nutmeg until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach and oregano. Stir in ham; add 1/2 cup sauce. Drain manicotti; stuff with ham mixture. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
HAM-STUFFED MANICOTTI
I found this recipe originally in Microwave Times, Volume 5, No. 5. September 1979. I made it many times, and then I couldn't find the recipe. In 2013, I went through all my saved Microwave Times and finally found it again. I no longer follow all the instructions for using a microwave--not sure I ever did. It is a...
Provided by Ruth Ann Vokac
Categories Pasta
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Cook manicotti shells per package directions. Drain and set aside. (I usually cook a couple fewer minutes than suggested. The shells are easier to fill, and they do finish cooking in the baking process.)
- 2. Microwave peas 2-3 minutes until thawed. (Or partially cook broccoli or asparagus.)
- 3. Sauté peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms, and sauté until mushrooms are wilted.
- 4. In a mixing bowl, combine ground ham, eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard, mushrooms, red peppers, and peas. Mix well.
- 5. Stuff manicotti shells with ham/cheese mixture. Arrange in two 9" x 12" dishes sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon any leftover filling at ends of shells.
- 6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 7. In a sauté pan, add butter and minced onion. Sauté until onion is soft. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in milk and chives. Cook until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Stir until the cheeses melt.
- 8. Pour 1/2 of sauce mixture evenly over shells in each dish.
- 9. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 30-45 minutes until bubbly.
HAM AND PEPPERONI STUFFED MANICOTTI
I have changed this recipe per Brezzer's mom comments! I tried it some time ago and it was a little dry even then!My intentions were to change it sometime ago and never got around to it. But if you follow the sauce changed from tomato A or diced tomatoes to my spaghetti sauce #106003,it will not be dry or pasty. It is homemade and well take some time to make,but it freezes very well.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a pan, brown onion and garlic set aside. In a large bowl mix all cheese, ham and pepperoni and set aside.
- Boil manicotti for 6 minutes; drain and let cool! Mix tomato paste and tomatoes, salt and pepper; simmer 15-20 minutes.
- After the manicotti is cool, stuff each one. Put some sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan, add stuffed manicotti cover with suace and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a large pot to cook the manicotti shells. This will help prevent them from sticking together.
- Cook the manicotti shells al dente, according to the package directions. This means they should be cooked through but still have a little bite to them.
- Use a spoon or a melon baller to scoop out the centers of the manicotti shells. This will make it easier to stuff them.
- To make the ham filling, simply mix together the ham, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, and seasonings. You can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as cooked spinach, mushrooms, or onions.
- Stuff the manicotti shells with the ham filling. You can use a spoon or a piping bag to do this.
- Place the stuffed manicotti shells in a baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake the manicotti at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and bake the manicotti for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto.
Conclusion:
Ham stuffed manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover ham, and it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve it. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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