Best 13 Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Uncooked Shells Recipes

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Cheese stuffed manicotti uncooked shells is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of creamy cheese filling and tender pasta shells makes this a truly satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CHEESE-STUFFED MANICOTTI (UNCOOKED NOODLES)



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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

15 large manicotti (do not boil)
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup provolone cheese (shredded)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 egg
2 tablespoons parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (to taste)
9 1/2 ounces Prego spaghetti sauce (traditional)
1 cup water
cream cheese (optional)
garlic (optional)
basil (optional)
onion (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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.

CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI (UNCOOKED SHELLS)



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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

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
2 (32 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (cut up)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 lb ricotta cheese
1/4 lb grated mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
3 teaspoons parmesan cheese (grated)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
additional parmesan cheese, grated

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.

NO BOIL MANICOTTI



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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

1 lb part-skim ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 -3 dashes nutmeg
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 dashes ground black pepper
14 manicotti, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
3 dashes salt
3 dashes ground black pepper

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 CHEESY MANICOTTI



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Cut prep time by stuffing uncooked manicotti shells with a comforting cheese and spinach filling.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (26 oz) chunky-style tomato pasta sauce
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
1 container (12 oz) small curd creamed cottage cheese (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 oz) manicotti shells (14 shells)
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, spread about one-third of the pasta sauce.
  • Mix spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano and pepper. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with spinach mixture; place on sauce in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining pasta sauce and water. Pour sauce mixture evenly over shells, covering completely. Cover; bake 1 hour. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until shells are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY-TO-STUFF MANICOTTI



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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

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
14 pieces string cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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



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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

1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups marinara sauce
1/2 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
Additional parsley, optional

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



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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

14 pieces ronzoni manicotti, uncooked
3 1/2 cups two 15 oz. containers ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
25 ounces spaghetti sauce

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.

THREE CHEESE MANICOTTI



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Family and friends love the rich cheese filling inside tender pasta shells.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 uncooked manicotti shells
2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and seasonings. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce each in two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture; arrange over sauce. Top with remaining sauce., Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and manicotti is heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon roasted garlic
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
30 ounces cottage cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

BEEF STUFFED MANICOTTI



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When I bought a 25-year-old cookbook at an auction, I found this gem inside. I think you'll make it again and again, as I do.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 uncooked manicotti shells
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cheese; stir until melted., Stuff half meat mixture into manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon remaining meat mixture over shells. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SAUSAGE CHEESE MANICOTTI



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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

10 uncooked manicotti shells
8 ounces turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 large egg whites
3 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water

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

RICOTTA CHEESE STUFFING FOR JUMBO SHELLS AND MANICOTTI



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, easy, quick

Time 5m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups (1 pound) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup finely diced Mozzarella cheese
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and use to stuff pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To prevent the manicotti shells from sticking together, rinse them under cold water before boiling.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to fill the manicotti shells.
  • To make sure the manicotti are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they are done.
  • If you are short on time, you can use a jarred marinara sauce instead of making your own.
  • To make the manicotti even more cheesy, you can add a layer of mozzarella cheese to the top before baking.

Conclusion:

Cheese-stuffed manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make this dish at home and impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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