LASAGNA-STUFFED MANICOTTI SHELLS
Manicotti shells are stuffed with Italian sausage, beef, and cheese and then breaded and fried to perfect bite-sized snacks! These little fried lasagna bites are cheesy balls infused with all the earthy flavors of fresh rosemary, thyme, and, of course, lots of basil!
Provided by Emi Goya
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pasta Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in manicotti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place on a baking sheet to cool. Place in freezer until hardened, about 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, beef, and onion; saute 3 minutes. Add basil, rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook until meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/2 can tomato sauce and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for the sauce. Add onion and saute 1 minute. Add remaining tomato sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Stir in basil and red pepper flakes.
- Fold mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese into the cooled meat mixture. Stuff each manicotti shell with meat mixture and place back onto the baking sheet. Place filled shells in the freezer to firm up, about 5 minutes. Slice shells into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 2 quarts vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place flour, bread crumbs, and beaten eggs each in a separate bowl. Dredge manicotti slices in flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs and place on the baking sheet.
- Fry slices in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the spicy tomato dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 974.4 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 151.7 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 51.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 1580.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
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Ndeem Mugahl
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if it had been less spicy.
Safiyah Umari
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. I will definitely be making this again.
Bridget Wiafe
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my liking. I think I would have liked it more if it had been easier to make.
Abik Shrestha
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was a bit underwhelming. The manicotti shells were a bit too soft and the filling was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices to the filling.
Tazol paloan
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was so flavorful. I loved the combination of the ricotta cheese, spinach, and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.
itz_ alimzi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if there had been less cheese in the filling.
TimeWarp 1
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The manicotti shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
RN Riyan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The manicotti shells were overcooked and the filling was dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Crowned Melody
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices to the filling. The manicotti shells were also a bit too soft for my liking.
Ismail Jhangir
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. I will definitely be m
SANTTo 731
[email protected]I love this recipe! The manicotti shells are so soft and tender, and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I also love the addition of the spinach, which gives the dish a nice pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.
Sheriff Suwaneh
[email protected]This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. The filling was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Pranisha Budhathoki
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The manicotti shells are the perfect size for stuffing with all the delicious fillings, and the cheese mixture is so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ruby Webber
[email protected]This lasagna-stuffed manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, and Italian sausage was delicious, and the manicotti shells cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.