Best Classic Manicotti Recipes

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MEAT FILLED MANICOTTI



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This is a tasty and filling dish that can be nicely paired with a green salad if desired.

Provided by teppij

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1248.7 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

STUFFED MANICOTTI



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Make and share this Stuffed Manicotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 uncooked manicotti
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups prepared spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Par-boil manicotti noodles, drain.
  • Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent sticking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine eggs, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella,cheddar and ricotta cheeses and the seasonings.
  • Drain shells, pat dry with paper towels.
  • Fill shells with cheese mixture, spread 1/2 cup of the prepared spaghetti sauce over bottom of shallow 3 quart baking dish.
  • Arrange filled shells over sauce; cover with remaining sauce and spoon remaining ricotta over each shell.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake covered loosely with foil for 40 minutes.

CLASSIC MANICOTTI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup minced onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces or 2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes, drained
Pinch of sugar
Salt and pepper
8 large pasta tubes
1 pound fresh ricotta cheese
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces grated Mozzarella cheese
4 sprigs of basil-garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. First, make the marinara sauce. In a saucepan heat oil. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, pinch of sugar, salt and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Puree the mixture through the fine disk of a food mill and then return to the saucepan. Reduce for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make your filling. In a bowl mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, minced basil, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Fill your manicotti tubes with the filling mixture. When all the tubes are filled place them in a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over the tubes and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. (Can be refrigerated for several hours or overnight at this point or may be frozen.) When ready to cook, place in the oven and bake, covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until bubbling and heated through. Serve each portion with a sprig of fresh basil.

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