SPECIAL MANICOTTI
This classic casserole is terrific to serve at more casual Christmas gatherings. It's so special because it features both a white and red sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the water, tomato paste, sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. , Place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Drain on paper towels; finely chop. Add to beef. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Stuff into manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place manicotti over sauce., For white sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over manicotti. Top with remaining tomato sauce., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Don Dada
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the manicotti turned out great.
Eric Arthur
[email protected]Overall, this was a good manicotti recipe. I would definitely make it again.
Kaydence Lehr
[email protected]I would have liked more sauce with this recipe.
Ghaith Alazzawi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.
Chris Leonard
[email protected]This is my go-to manicotti recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Willow Wolf
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the manicotti always turns out perfect.
faheem goraya
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The manicotti was delicious and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tj Lee
[email protected]Meh.
The Adventures Tuckaway
[email protected]Not bad.
Ana García
[email protected]This recipe was okay. The manicotti shells were cooked well, but the filling was a little bland. I would probably add more spices next time.
Bishnu bc TV music
[email protected]I was excited to try this manicotti recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The manicotti shells were tough and the filling was dry. I would not make this recipe again.
Monir hussain
[email protected]This manicotti recipe was a disaster. The manicotti shells were overcooked and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Eliza Griffin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great! I made a few substitutions, using ground turkey instead of beef and low-fat ricotta cheese. It was a delicious and healthy meal.
Londiwe Lolo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my manicotti turned out amazing. The cheese filling was smooth and creamy, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Eekee47 Suuriya
[email protected]I've made this manicotti recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ricotta cheese filling is so delicious, and the manicotti shells are always cooked perfectly.
FVO XO
[email protected]This manicotti recipe was a hit! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of spinach and artichoke hearts.