Manicotti, a classic Italian dish, features pasta tubes filled with a delectable mixture of cheeses, meats, and vegetables, enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce and baked to perfection. This comprehensive guide presents a diverse selection of manicotti recipes, each offering unique flavors and culinary experiences. From the traditional Italian manicotti, bursting with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, to the hearty American manicotti, featuring a blend of ground beef, sausage, and spinach, this article caters to every taste preference. For those seeking a lighter option, the vegetarian manicotti, brimming with roasted vegetables, is a delightful choice. Explore the world of manicotti and discover your perfect recipe within this culinary journey.
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NO BOIL MANICOTTI WITH MEAT SAUCE
No-Boil Manicotti - cheese stuffed manicotti noodles baked in a quick meat sauce. No need to precook the pasta! It cooks with everything else! Manicotti, Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, water, cottage cheese, parsley, mozzarella, parmesan, and egg. This is SO good and SOOO easy! Everyone gobbled it up! Serve with a salad and crusty garlic bread for an easy weeknight meal. #pasta #casserole #sausage #familydinner #potluck
Provided by Plain Chicken
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage until no longer pink. Drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Remove from heat.
- Combine cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, and egg. Fill uncooked manicotti noodles with the cheese mixture. Place in greased pan. Pour meat sauce over noodles. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.
EASY MANICOTTI
No cooking the manicotti, so that's the easy part. Sometimes I will add some frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry. A real easy meal!
Provided by HEP MEP
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine Ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with the cheese mixture, from both ends.
- Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a baking pan.
- Bring sauce to a boil and pour over manicotti, covering completely.
- Cover baking pan with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal tightly.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil; sprinkle generously with additional grated cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes more.
NO BOIL MANICOTTI
This is an easy recipe since you don't need to precook the pasta and the shells are firm when you try to stuff them.
Provided by Smockmock
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h5m
Yield 14 manicottis, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine Ricotta, 4 oz Mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 tsp sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with cheese mixture, from both ends. (Tip: I put mixture in a plastic bag and cut off a small corner to squeeze the mixture in the shells easily).
- Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a slightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion flakes, basil, rosemary, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper in a small or medium sauce pan and bring to just a boil.
- Pour sauce over manicotti covering completely.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil, crimping edges to seal tightly.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 400°F.
- Remove foil, sprinkle generously with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
NO-BOIL SLOW-COOKER MANICOTTI
Try making manicotti like you never have before with this No-Boil Slow-Cooker Manicotti recipe. Simmer cheese-and-mushroom-stuffed manicotti shells with pasta sauce and mozzarella for 4 to 6 hours and discover your new go-to manicotti recipe. The entire family will love this slow-cooker manicotti.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 4h20m
Yield 7 servings (2 manicotti each)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat dressing in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and kale; cook, stirring constantly, 5 min. or until mushrooms are tender. Drain.
- Mix egg, Neufchatel and ricotta in medium bowl until blended. Add dry seasonings, and 1/4 cup each mozzarella and Parmesan; mix well. Stir in mushroom mixture. Spoon into resealable plastic bag.
- Cut large piece off one bottom corner of bag; squeeze Neufchatel mixture into both ends of each manicotti shell.
- Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 6-qt. slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 7 manicotti. Top with 1/2 cup of the remaining pasta sauce and 1/4 cup of the remaining mozzarella. Cover with layers of remaining manicotti, pasta sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, then cover with lid.
- Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hrs. (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hrs.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality marinara sauce. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your manicotti.
- Don't overcook the manicotti shells. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Be generous with the cheese filling. This is what makes manicotti so delicious and satisfying.
- Bake the manicotti until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the manicotti is cooked through.
- Serve the manicotti with a side of marinara sauce and grated Parmesan cheese. This will allow your guests to customize their meal to their liking.
Conclusion:
Manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make manicotti at home. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give manicotti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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