Best 6 Tasty Mexican Manicotti Recipes

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with a unique twist on a classic Italian dish - Mexican manicotti. This culinary fusion combines the best of both worlds, resulting in a tantalizing symphony of flavors and textures.

Dive into the delightful beef filling, infused with a medley of Mexican spices, ground beef, and succulent vegetables. Encased in tender pasta shells, these manicotti are baked to perfection in a zesty tomato sauce, topped with a blanket of melted cheese. The perfect balance of savory, tangy, and cheesy flavors will leave your taste buds craving more.

But that's not all! This article presents a versatile collection of Mexican manicotti recipes, each with its own unique flair. From vegetarian options bursting with roasted vegetables to a creamy chicken filling, there's a manicotti recipe for every palate. Explore the variations that include corn tortillas, black beans, and a flavorful chili sauce for a Tex-Mex twist.

So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as you discover the secrets behind these irresistible Mexican manicotti recipes. Let your kitchen be filled with the aroma of sizzling spices, bubbling sauces, and the promise of a delicious meal that will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TASTY MEXICAN MANICOTTI

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My family loves both pasta dishes and Mexican food, so I came up with this recipe that combines the best of both worlds. You'll find this irresistible on cool evenings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti, cooked and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chili powder and cumin. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and chilies if desired; pour over manicotti. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

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Pasta shells stand in for taco shells in this cheesy, beefy, change-of-pace main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups sour cream (12 oz)
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
2 cans (4 oz each) Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the chiles and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture into baking dish; top with filled shells and remaining beef mixture.
Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over shells. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Shells), Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

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Make this in the morning, bake it that evening. A hearty entree. Our vegetarians can leave out the meat, with great results.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories Manicotti

Time 1h28m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons oregano
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
2 1/2 cups water
16 ounces picante sauce
16 ounces sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

In bowl, mix uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano.
Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells.
Place in greased 13x9 baking pan.
Mix water and sauce, pour over manicotti.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Cover and bake at 350* for 1 hour.
Uncover. Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and olives.
Bake for 8 minutes more.
Then add sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.6, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 807.7, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 23.9

MEXICAN MANICOTTI MY WAY

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OHHHH MY GOODNESS!! This dish is fabulous! Laura was right when she said she did good!!! The meat and bean mixture inside the pasta was perfect, and the creamy cheese and sour cream was the ideal touch on top. (If you don't like black olives and green onions you could easily leave that off.) I served this with corn but as an...

Provided by Laura Yoder

Categories Beef

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 c mexican blend shredded cheese
1 can(s) refried black beans (bush's)
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 jar(s) 16 oz. picante sauce
2 c sour cream
2 green onions, sliced
1 small can(s) sliced black olives
2 c water, warm
1 box manicotti shells

Steps:

1. Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and 1 can refried black beans.
2. Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
3. Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water.
4. Cover with foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hr to 1 1/2 hrs.
5. When shells are done and dish is bubbly top with sour cream, reserved cheese and olives.
6. Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and top with green onions.

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

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Yummy combo between Italian and Mexican. This is from my friend Alissa. The pasta can be stuffed up to 12 hours in advance and put in the refrigerator.

Provided by Karen

Categories Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
10 uncooked manicotti
1 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup sliced pitted olive

Steps:

In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup cheese and refried beans.
Stuff uncooked pasta tubes with cheese mixture, pressing firmly into shells.
Meanwhile, in microwave safe dish, combine water, enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.
Microwave on HIGH until mixture is steaming hot (about 5-6 minutes).
Pour about 1/2 the sauce into a 9x13 pan.
Place uncooked stuffed tubes in pan, turning each to coat with sauce.
Top with remaining sauce.
Cover and bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes.
Then turn shells over.
Continue baking, covered, for 20 minutes.
Uncover, top with remaining cheese.
Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with onions and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 1571.9, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 23.7

SPINACH AND CHEESE MANICOTTI RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: manicotti shells, shredded italian cheese blend, ricotta cheese, frozen cut spinach, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, himalayan sea salt, pepper, dry parsley flakes, dry oregano, dry basil, garlic powder, onion powder, marinara sauce, fresh thyme

Provided by Sarah LaDue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 box manicotti shells, follow box directions to prepare
12 cups shredded italian cheese blend
11 containers ricotta cheese, 15 oz (425 G)
1 bag frozen cut spinach
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, (reserve ¼ cup for serving)
½ teaspoon himalayan sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
¾ tablespoon dry oregano
½ tablespoon dry basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ jars marinara sauce, (can serve with extra) 24 oz (680 G)
¼ teaspoon fresh thyme

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cook manicotti al dente. Then, rinse pasta with cool water and drain well.
Stir together all the spinach blend ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
In the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 (3 qt) glass baking dish, spread 1 ½ cups (390 G) pasta sauce along the bottom.
Spoon spinach mixture into a piping or a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Snip 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the corner - you want it big enough to fill the manicotti and be able to let all the ingredients pass through without clogging the piping hole.
Hold a manicotti shell in your hand and squeeze the filling inside the shell. Let it overflow just a bit on both sides.
Place the filled shells into the bottom of the pan: if you run out of room in your pan, use a separate smaller pan to accommodate the extra.
Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
Uncover dish and top with more sauce. Then, sprinkle remaining ½ cup Italian cheese blend on top of the sauce.
Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with thyme and add some fresh chives (optional) upon serving. Serve hot.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1099 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 87 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, prep all your ingredients. This will make the cooking process smoother and faster.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality your ingredients are, the tastier your dish will be.
Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Overcooking will make it mushy.
Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish. Use a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of spices.
Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes this dish rich and decadent. Use a good quality cheese that melts well.
Top with your favorite toppings: Before serving, top the manicotti with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cheese.

Conclusion:

This tasty Mexican manicotti recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this Mexican manicotti recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!