Best 9 Cheesy Clam Manicotti Recipes

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Cheesy clam manicotti is a delicious and versatile seafood pasta dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is made with large pasta tubes that are stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and then baked in a flavorful sauce. The combination of the tender pasta, the creamy filling, and the tangy sauce creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with the information you need to create a delicious and memorable cheesy clam manicotti dish.

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CHEESY CLAM MANICOTTI



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"I created this recipe when I was having company and couldn't decide whether to serve seafood or Italian," explains Kathy Kysar of Homer, Alaska. "It was a big hit! I usually add a little extra hot sauce to give it that special kick." TIP: "Try the cream cheese mixture in other types of pasta shells," advises Kathy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 carton (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and hot pepper sauce. Drain one can of clams; add clams to sauce. Stir in clams and juice from second can. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat ricotta and cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheeses, garlic, pepper and oregano. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Spread 3/4 cup clam sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange manicotti over sauce; top with remaining sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 35g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 1559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHEESY VEGETABLE MANICOTTI



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 small yellow squash, finely diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large egg, beaten
One 28-ounces can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Neutral oil or nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
12 manicotti shells, cooked according to package instructions and drained
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the squash softens but is not mushy, about 4 minutes. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and let cool.
  • Add the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the cooled vegetables. Stir to combine.
  • For the tomato sauce: In a food processor, pulse the tomatoes with their juices until they are coarsely ground or chop the tomatoes by hand. Transfer them to a bowl, add the salt and pepper, then stir in the basil.
  • For the manicotti: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  • Transfer the filling mixture to a large resealable plastic bag. Snip a large hole out of one corner of the bag with scissors and use the bag to pipe the mixture into the cooked manicotti shells.
  • Spread about 1 cup of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place the manicotti shells into the baking dish. Spread the remaining sauce over the manicotti. Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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.

CHEESY SPINACH MANICOTTI



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Loved these! Substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta cheese, & grated Romano cheese for the Parmesan, if you choose. It is possible to substitute frozen, chopped broccoli for spinach. Found in Kraft's Food & Family.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 filled shells, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 egg whites
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 -4 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces cooked manicotti, well drained (14 shells)
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 minute on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat egg whites lightly in medium bowl.
  • Add mushroom mixture, spinach, ricotta cheese and half each of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; mix well.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Spoon evenly into manicotti shells.
  • Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cover with spaghetti sauce.
  • BAKE 40 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; continue baking 5 minute or until mozzarella cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 553.7, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19

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

CLAM STUFFED MANICOTTI



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This was a recipe of my grandmother's, hand-written on the back of a time slip. Want to make this digital before it becomes so faded I can't read it.

Provided by The Tiny Chef

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
4 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup minced parsley
2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 large manicotti
3 (15 ounce) cans marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In large skillet, saute mushrooms, garlic and butter until softened. Stir in bread crumbs, clams with liquid, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan, ricotta, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
  • In large pot, bring water to boiling and cook manicotti in salted water until limp. Drain and rinse with cold water. Stuff manicotti loosely with clam mixture.
  • Spread 1 cup of marinara in each of the two 13x9 baking dishes. Arrange stuffed manicotti on top and spoon sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then take cover off and bake 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.4, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 2143.6, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 18.4, Protein 51.3

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

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

CHEESY GROUND BEEF MANICOTTI



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Add something tasty to your family's Italian dinner tonight! Serve baked manicotti shells placed on beef mixture sprinkled with cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 13

14 uncooked manicotti shells
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (26 to 30 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 can (8 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and drain manicotti as directed on package using minimum cooking time (cooking for the minimum time helps prevent the shells from tearing while filling).
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Squeeze thawed spinach to drain; spread on paper towels and pat dry. In medium bowl, mix spinach, cottage cheese, mushrooms, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper.
  • In baking dish, spread 1 cup of the beef mixture. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Place shells on beef mixture in dish. Pour remaining beef mixture evenly over shells, covering shells completely. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh clams. Fresh clams should have tightly closed shells. If a clam is open, tap it gently on the counter. If it does not close, discard it.
  • Soak the clams in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams.
  • Use a sharp knife to mince the clams. This will help to prevent the clams from becoming tough.
  • Cook the clams over medium heat. High heat will toughen the clams.
  • Do not overcook the clams. Clams are cooked through when they are opaque and slightly firm.
  • Serve the clams immediately. Clams are best served hot.

Conclusion:

Cheesy clam manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender clams, creamy cheese sauce, and al dente pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this classic Italian dish at home.

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