Best 11 Cheese Pumpkin Filled Manicotti Recipes

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Cheese pumpkin filled manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is made with a combination of fresh pumpkin, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, all wrapped in a pasta shell. The manicotti can be baked, fried, or grilled, and it can be served with a variety of sauces and toppings. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday gathering, cheese pumpkin filled manicotti is sure to please everyone at your table.

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PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE MANICOTTI



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Enjoy this cheesy Italian dinner - saucy manicotti stuffed with sausage and pumpkin.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1 egg
1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
3 cups Alfredo pasta sauce (from two 16-oz jars)
Fresh sage leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the chopped sage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg. Stir in ricotta cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, pepper, 1 cup of the Italian cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon chopped sage and the sausage.
  • Spread 1 cup of the Alfredo sauce in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Fill pasta shells with sausage mixture. Arrange stuffed shells over sauce in dish. Pour remaining 2 cups of the Alfredo sauce evenly over shells.
  • Cover; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Uncover; top with remaining 1 cup Italian cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1641 mg

PUMPKIN MANICOTTI



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Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 8 ounce package manicotti noodles
3 cups milk
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 tablespoons 1 stick butter, divided
1/8 cup fresh sage leaves (thinly sliced)
¼ cup flour
1 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoon salt (divided)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F. Bring a large stock pot of water to boil. Once water comes to boil, add oil and salt water well and cook noodles for 5-8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse noodles and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil, lower to simmer and add garlic. Simmer for 15 minutes until garlic flavor infuses milk. Remove garlic from mixture and discard.
  • In a separate small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter, add sage leaves and cook until crisp. Remove sage leaves from butter pan to drain and set aside. Add 6 tablespoons butter to remaining sage butter in pan, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add reserved garlic-infused milk mixture and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes, whisking so sauce does not stick or burn. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, remove from heat and let cool.
  • Layer a 13 X 9 inch pan with 1/2 cup of sauce.
  • In a large bowl, mix Ricotta, pumpkin puree, egg, nutmeg and salt. Add ½ cup Mozzarella and mix. Fill a large Ziploc freezer bag with pumpkin mixture, clip one corner with a ¼" cut and pipe manicotti tubes with Ricotta cheese mixture so a little bit overflows on ends.
  • Place manicotti tubes side by side in pan, repeating until you run out of shells and filling. Spoon remaining sauce on top of shells, top with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle sage leaves on top of cheese, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

CHEESE & PUMPKIN-FILLED MANICOTTI



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Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together on a cool fall weeknight. When I have time, I make homemade ravioli and tortellini using this same filling. It also works well in stuffed shells. -Mandy Howison, Renfrew, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 jar (24 ounces) garlic pasta sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain., In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks and nutmeg. Spoon into manicotti., Spread 1 cup pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining pasta sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHEESE FILLED MANICOTTI



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My 13 year olds favorite and she insists on making it herself. She like using giant shells in replacement of the manicotti as it is easier to stuff them.

Provided by Debavonlady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese or 1 (15 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain and arrange in single layer to fill.
  • Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese the egg, parsley, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • Spoon mixture into manicotti shells, using at least 1/3 cup per shell. Place filled manicotti shells in a single layer in greased 13X9 inch baking pan.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over manicotti shells.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 1402.8, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 41.2

BEEF AND CHEESE MANICOTTI



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 (8-ounce package) manicotti
1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, onion and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the meat browns and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.
  • Brush 1 teaspoon of oil over a large baking sheet. Cook the manicotti in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, but still very firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the manicotti from the pot to the oiled baking sheet and cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix. Stir the cooled meat mixture into the cheese mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Fill the manicotti with the cheese-meat mixture. Arrange the stuffed pasta in a single layer in the prepared dish and spoon the remaining sauce over.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, then the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan over the stuffed pasta. Dot entire dish with the butter pieces. Bake the manicotti uncovered until heated through and the sauce bubbles on the sides of the dish, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let the manicotti stand 5 minutes and serve.

EASY BAKED MANICOTTI



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Italian restaurants ain't got nothin' on your kitchen. Rich, homemade stuffed manicotti is easier than it looks. Our video walks you through the manicotti recipe...so prepare for compliments to the chef!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1-3/4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
12 cooked manicotti shells, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread 3/4 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix egg, pesto sauce and cheeses until blended; spoon into resealable plastic bag. Use scissors to cut small corner from bottom of bag.
  • Fill manicotti shells by squeezing cheese mixture into both sides of each shell; place in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining pasta sauce; cover.
  • Bake 40 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

SAUSAGE MANICOTTI WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE



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This manicotti is a wonderful change from typical pumpkin dishes in the fall. -Barry Dale, Puyallup, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
20 wonton wrappers

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, celery, carrot and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine pumpkin, cream, wine and spices. Heat through (do not allow to boil)., Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1 cup pumpkin sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place 2 tablespoons sausage filling in center of a wonton wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten wrapper edges with water. Roll up tightly. Place in prepared dish, seam side down. Repeat., Top with remaining sauce. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Fat 38g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE FILLING AND BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     quick, pastas, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Package of 8 manicotti shells
3 cups ricotta cheese stuffing (see recipe)
2 1/2 cups Bolognese sauce (see recipe)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Drop manicotti into boiling water as indicated on package. Cook 10 minutes or until the desired degree of doneness. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Stuff each manicotti with an equal portion of cheese stuffing, most easily done by using pastry bag outfitted with large round tube (No. 8). Fill them neatly without overflowing.
  • Select rectangular baking dish large enough to hold stuffed manicotti neatly and compactly in one layer. Add one cup of sauce and smooth over bottom. Arrange stuffed manicotti on top. Spoon remaining sauce evenly over manicotti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 15 to 20 minutes.

BAKED MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE FILLING



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I have been making this for 25 years. It is time-consuming but worth it, and the only way a true Italian should eat manicotti (as homemade crepes, not pasta shells).

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
1 teaspoon basil leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
6 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, diced
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In hot oil in 5-quart Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Mix in rest of sauce ingredients and 1-1/2 cups water, mashing tomatoes with fork. Bring to boiling, and reduce heat. Simmer mixture, covered and stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Make Manicotti: In medium bowl, combine 6 eggs, the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1-1/2 cups water; with electric mixer, beat just until smooth. Let stand 1/2 hour or longer. Slowly heat an 8-inch skillet. Pour in 3 tablespoons batter, rotating the skillet quickly to spread batter evenly over bottom.
  • Cook over medium heat until top is dry but bottom is not brown. Turn out on a wire rack to cool. Continue cooking until all of the batter is used. As the manicotti cool, stack them with waxed paper between them.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make Filling: In large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/3 cup parmesan, the eggs, salt, pepper, and parsley; beat with wooden spoon to blend well. Spread about 1/4 cup filling down the center of each manicotti, and roll up.
  • Spoon 1-1/2 cups sauce into each of two 12-by-8-by-2-inch baking dishes. Place eight rolled manicotti seam side down, in single layer; top with five more. Cover with 1 cup sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 1/2 hour, or until bubbly.
  • To Freeze: Line baking dish with large piece of foil; assemble as directed. Fold foil over to seal, and freeze in dish. When frozen, remove dish.
  • To serve: Unwrap; place in baking dish, and let stand 1 hour to thaw. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
  • *If not using a skillet with a non-stick surface, brush skillet lightly with butter for each manicotti.

MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE



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A delicious and cheesy manicotti recipe! Only use whole milk mozzarella and do not over bake when you heat it up. This recipe is delicious. Enjoy!

Provided by Mary

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ (32 ounce) jars 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 on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.6 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 2308.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

THREE CHEESE MANICOTTI II



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The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!

Provided by Sonrisa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 egg
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.
  • Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1679.4 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-made manicotti shells or wonton wrappers.
  • For a creamier filling, add a cup of béchamel sauce to the ricotta mixture.
  • If you don't have pumpkin puree, you can make your own by roasting a pumpkin and then puréeing it in a food processor.
  • To make the manicotti ahead of time, assemble them and then freeze them. When you're ready to cook them, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then bake them according to the recipe.
  • Serve the manicotti with a side of marinara sauce or alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheese pumpkin-filled manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet pumpkin, creamy cheese, and savory sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting pasta dish to try, give cheese pumpkin-filled manicotti a try.

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