CHEESY CLAM MANICOTTI

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"I created this recipe when I was having company and couldn't decide whether to serve seafood or Italian," explains Kathy Kysar of Homer, Alaska. "It was a big hit! I usually add a little extra hot sauce to give it that special kick." TIP: "Try the cream cheese mixture in other types of pasta shells," advises Kathy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and hot pepper sauce. Drain one can of clams; add clams to sauce. Stir in clams and juice from second can. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat ricotta and cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic, pepper and oregano. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Spread 3/4 cup clam sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange manicotti over sauce; top with remaining sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

R R Official
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Bernato Homere
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I love this recipe! The cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly.


hiroo121 hiroo12
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This is my go-to recipe for clam manicotti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


jaymo mora
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Dillon Callihan
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the manicotti turned out great. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Carlos Silvin
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The clams were cooked perfectly, and the cheese filling was delicious.


Yvette Jackson
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I made this recipe for my husband, and he loved it. He said it was the best manicotti he's ever had.


Nisho Jibon Sushanto
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the manicotti turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Walanbaa Gaayili Biripi
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This is the best clam manicotti I've ever had. The flavors are amazing, and the texture is perfect.


stratospro61 gamer
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the manicotti, and they couldn't get enough of the sauce.


Duncan Harry
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This cheesy clam manicotti was a hit with my family! The clams were tender and flavorful, and the cheese filling was creamy and gooey. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and well-seasoned.