BAKED MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE FILLING
I have been making this for 25 years. It is time-consuming but worth it, and the only way a true Italian should eat manicotti (as homemade crepes, not pasta shells).
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Cheese
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make sauce: In hot oil in 5-quart Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Mix in rest of sauce ingredients and 1-1/2 cups water, mashing tomatoes with fork. Bring to boiling, and reduce heat. Simmer mixture, covered and stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
- Make Manicotti: In medium bowl, combine 6 eggs, the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1-1/2 cups water; with electric mixer, beat just until smooth. Let stand 1/2 hour or longer. Slowly heat an 8-inch skillet. Pour in 3 tablespoons batter, rotating the skillet quickly to spread batter evenly over bottom.
- Cook over medium heat until top is dry but bottom is not brown. Turn out on a wire rack to cool. Continue cooking until all of the batter is used. As the manicotti cool, stack them with waxed paper between them.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make Filling: In large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/3 cup parmesan, the eggs, salt, pepper, and parsley; beat with wooden spoon to blend well. Spread about 1/4 cup filling down the center of each manicotti, and roll up.
- Spoon 1-1/2 cups sauce into each of two 12-by-8-by-2-inch baking dishes. Place eight rolled manicotti seam side down, in single layer; top with five more. Cover with 1 cup sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 1/2 hour, or until bubbly.
- To Freeze: Line baking dish with large piece of foil; assemble as directed. Fold foil over to seal, and freeze in dish. When frozen, remove dish.
- To serve: Unwrap; place in baking dish, and let stand 1 hour to thaw. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
- *If not using a skillet with a non-stick surface, brush skillet lightly with butter for each manicotti.
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Shawn Barnes
[email protected]I've tried many baked manicotti recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese filling is rich and creamy, and the pasta shells are cooked to perfection. I will never use another recipe again.
Xola Xinavane
[email protected]This baked manicotti recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it.
MAHIN AHAMED
[email protected]I love this baked manicotti recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of cheese in the filling, and I can also add different vegetables or meats. It's always a delicious and satisfying dish.
Hudson Hallgren
[email protected]This baked manicotti recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.
Joe Splockton
[email protected]I was skeptical about this baked manicotti recipe because I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this r
Katleho Ndlovu
[email protected]This baked manicotti recipe is a winner! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different types of cheese in the filling, and I also like to add some cooked vegetables.
Culinary Candy
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of baked manicotti, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The cheese filling is so rich and creamy, and the pasta shells are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Faysal Mollah
[email protected]This was the first time I made baked manicotti, and it came out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow, and I was able to make it in under an hour. The cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were perfectly cooked.
sadman sh
[email protected]This baked manicotti recipe is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for special occasions. I made it for a dinner party recently, and my guests raved about it. I highly recommend it.
S.M Ashik
[email protected]I've tried many baked manicotti recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese filling is rich and creamy, and the pasta shells are cooked to perfection. I will never use another recipe again.
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[email protected]This baked manicotti recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I love this baked manicotti recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of cheese in the filling, and I can also add different vegetables or meats. It's always a delicious and satisfying dish.
miles bernsdorf
[email protected]This was my first time making baked manicotti, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish was a perfect balance of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Dwayne Rowe
[email protected]I've made this baked manicotti recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow, and the dish always turns out delicious.
Arvind Kotecha
[email protected]This baked manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.