Cheese-stuffed manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. This delicious dish combines tender pasta shells stuffed with a creamy cheese filling, topped with a flavorful sauce, and baked until golden brown. The key to making the perfect cheese-stuffed manicotti is to use uncooked noodles. Uncooked noodles will hold their shape better and cook evenly, ensuring that each bite is perfectly al dente. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the best cheese-stuffed manicotti using uncooked noodles.
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CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI
This recipe is pretty quick and easy, that's why I like it. I found this recipe on the back of the "Ronzoni" Manicotti noodle box. The best way to prep the noodles is to pre-boil the noodles, making them still firm enough to stuff but soft enough for them to finish cooking when you bake the dish in the oven.
Provided by karilfoster
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Bring 5 quarts of water to a rapid boil. For best results, add 1 tablespoons of salt.
- Add pasta and stir; return to rapid boil.
- Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Remove noodles from boiling water and place them in a bowl of cold water. Tubes will be firm; making them easy to fill but will finish cooking and become soft and tender while cooking in the oven.
- In a large bowl stir together ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and seasonings.
- Pour enough spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan to just cover the bottom of the pan.
- Spoon about 1/3 cup cheese mixture into each pasta tube; place in the pre-sauced pan.
- Pour the remainder of sauce over filled pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI (UNCOOKED SHELLS)
Make and share this Cheese Stuffed Manicotti (Uncooked Shells) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Manicotti
Time 2h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is transparent.
- Add cut up tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, and basil.
- Simmer about 20 minutes.
- Filling: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, sugar, and egg together.
- Assemble: Fill uncooked manicotti shells with cheese mixture.
- Place in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish; cover completely with sauce.
- Cover and bake at 400°F for about 1 1/4 hours or until pasta is tender.
- Uncover and sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese and bake 15 minutes longer.
- Let sit about 15 minutes before serving.
CHEESE-STUFFED MANICOTTI (UNCOOKED NOODLES)
Very easy to make. I started making this when I was 7 years old. Do not cook noodles prior to stuffing. Kids and adults both love this recipe.
Provided by Kriesin
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h50m
Yield 15 Manicotti, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In medium bowl combine ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper, and any optional ingredients.
- Stuff shells by repeatedly twisting uncooked noodles against the bottom of the bowl.
- Place stuffed manicotti in 9x13 inch pan. (Leave one shell empty from box in order to accommodate all manicotti into pan).
- In small bowl empty jar of Prego.
- Fill empty Prego jar with about 1 cup of water and shake to grab remaining sauce from jar and pour into bowl.
- Stir sauce then pour over manicotti noodles.
- Cover with foil and freeze.
- Heat oven to 375. Cook for 45 minutes covered and 45 minutes uncovered, or until the sauce is bubbling on the sides.
NO BOIL MANICOTTI
This is an easy recipe since you don't need to precook the pasta and the shells are firm when you try to stuff them.
Provided by Smockmock
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h5m
Yield 14 manicottis, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine Ricotta, 4 oz Mozzarella, Parmesan, 1 tsp sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with cheese mixture, from both ends. (Tip: I put mixture in a plastic bag and cut off a small corner to squeeze the mixture in the shells easily).
- Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a slightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion flakes, basil, rosemary, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper in a small or medium sauce pan and bring to just a boil.
- Pour sauce over manicotti covering completely.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil, crimping edges to seal tightly.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 400°F.
- Remove foil, sprinkle generously with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
EASY-TO-STUFF MANICOTTI
It's so easy to make my simplified version of manicotti. I fill each pasta shell with a piece of string cheese for a deliciously gooey center, then I top the shells with a beefy tomato sauce. -Suzanne Runtz, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Spread half of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain manicotti; stuff each shell with a piece of string cheese. Place over meat sauce; top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. , Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
CHEESE MANICOTTI
Cheese manicotti was the first meal I cooked for my husband, and all these years later, he still enjoys it! -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, mix marinara sauce and water; spread 3/4 cup sauce onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce., Bake, covered, 50 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, top with additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI
Homemade meat sauce served over manicotti stuffed with three cheeses. This is the best manicotti I have ever had. I always get requests for the recipe.
Provided by Melanie2008
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and roasted garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Continue to simmer until pan juices evaporate, about 10 minutes more. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Mix mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Spoon a generous amount of the cheese mixture into each manicotti shell.
- Pour enough tomato-beef sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce; pour remaining sauce over pasta. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over manicotti and return to the oven. Bake until cheese filling is melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 129.1 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 52.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 2893.5 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
SAUSAGE CHEESE MANICOTTI
This marvelous manicotti, created by our Test Kitchen staff, is cheesy, saucy and savory.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a nonstick skillet; add the red pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Drain manicotti; set aside., In a bowl, combine the sausage mixture, egg whites, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, fennel and pepper. Stuff into manicotti shells. Combine spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1/2 cup in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce., Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI
My husband says this dish is restaurant quality. It can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator overnight. Very filling and great served with a salad and garlic bread.
Provided by Ernie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
- Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1409.9 mg, Sugar 24.4 g
EASY CHEESE-STUFFED MANICOTTI
Make and share this Easy Cheese-Stuffed Manicotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lricesk8rgirl
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook manicotti acoording to package directions.
- Combine cheeses, parslet, salt, and pepper and spooon into manicotti.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 13 by 9 inch baking pan.
- Arrange manicotti in single layer over sauce.
- Add remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and abke 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 1328.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 14.3, Protein 28.6
STUFFED MANICOTTI
This recipe is so special I serve it to company. It is so easy to make too.-Cookie Curci-Wright, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover, simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until thickened. , Meanwhile, for manicotti, cook beef and onion in a skillet until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain; cool slightly. , Squeeze spinach thoroughly to remove excess water; add to the skillet with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate 1-1/2 cups of the sauce (makes 4 cups), for another recipe. , Pour 1 cup of the remaining sauce into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Stuff manicotti with the meat mixture; arrange over the sauce. Pour another 1-1/2 cups of sauce on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
Tips:
- To prevent the manicotti from splitting, carefully stuff them with the cheese mixture. Don't overfill them, or they will burst while cooking.
- If you don't have a baking dish large enough to fit all the manicotti in a single layer, you can cook them in batches. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Don't skip the step of browning the manicotti in a skillet before baking them. This step helps to develop their flavor and give them a nice crust.
- Serve the manicotti with your favorite marinara sauce and grated Parmesan cheese. You can also garnish them with fresh basil or parsley.
Conclusion:
Cheese-stuffed manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese filling, tender pasta shells, and flavorful marinara sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give cheese-stuffed manicotti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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