Best 11 Easy Manicotti Florentine Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe for a delicious Italian dish that will impress your friends and family, look no further than manicotti Florentine. Stuffed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese and topped with a tangy tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this flavorful baked pasta is sure to be a hit. With just a few basic ingredients and simple instructions, you'll have a hearty and satisfying meal on the table in under an hour.

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EASY MANICOTTI



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No cooking the manicotti, so that's the easy part. Sometimes I will add some frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry. A real easy meal!

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ricotta cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
nutmeg (to taste)
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 (5 ounce) package manicotti, uncooked
1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar prepared meatless marinara sauce (or homemade, if desired)

Steps:

  • Combine Ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with the cheese mixture, from both ends.
  • Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a baking pan.
  • Bring sauce to a boil and pour over manicotti, covering completely.
  • Cover baking pan with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal tightly.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 40 minutes.
  • Remove foil; sprinkle generously with additional grated cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 5 minutes more.

MANICOTTI



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Delicious! Serve with a crispy salad and garlic bread, and you'll have a dish your family will love! The kids like to help stuff the noodles too!

Provided by Anny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti in boiling water until done. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour 1/2 cup sauce into an 11x17 inch baking dish. Fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce . Pour remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 188.8 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1254.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

HOMEMADE MANICOTTI



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These tender manicotti are much easier to stuff than the purchased variety. People are always amazed when I say I make my own noodles. My son fixed this recipe for several of his friends, and they were extremely impressed with his cooking skills. -Sue Ann Bunt, Painted Post, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

CREPE NOODLES:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1-1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
Grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place flour in a bowl; whisk in milk, eggs and salt until smooth. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. skillet; pour about 2 tablespoons batter into center of skillet. Spread into a 5-in. circle. Cook over medium heat until set; do not brown or turn. Repeat with remaining batter, making 18 crepes. Stack crepes with waxed paper in between; set aside. , For filling, combine cheeses, egg and parsley. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons down the center of each crepe; roll up. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place crepes, seam side down, over sauce; pour remaining sauce over top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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.

FLORENTINE MANICOTTI



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Florentine manicotti, filled with ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and covered with marinara sauce is a meatless, easy to make Italian dish.

Provided by JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6-8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese ((1 3/4 cups))
2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella cheese
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach ((cooked per package directions, and drained well))
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
3 cups (or one 28 ounce jar) prepared spaghetti sauce
Additional Parmesan or mozzarella cheese ((for garnish, optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook frozen chopped spinach per package instructions. Remove from heat; drain WELL. Let spinach cool.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground oregano. Stir well until fully combined.
  • Add spinach to the cheese mixture. Stir well, to combine.
  • Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions (add to boiling water-7 minutes cook time is typical). When done, remove from heat, drain gently, and let dry.
  • Fill each shell using a spoon until full of filling.
  • Spread some of the spaghetti sauce over the bottom of 13x9 baking pan (enough to fully cover); put the filled pasta in a single layer on top of sauce.
  • Spoon the rest of the spaghetti sauce over the top of the manicotti. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella), if desired. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes; remove foil, then cook an additional 15 minutes. Manicotti should be hot and cheese bubbly when done. Remove pan from oven. Let sit for a minute or two, then gently remove manicotti to individual serving plates using a spatula.
  • Serve with a green salad and a slice of crusty french bread, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 manicotti, Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g

MANICOTTI FLORENTINE



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From Meals.com. Spinach and nutmeg are a classic combination, and they appear here in stuffed pasta bursting with cheese and covered with tomato sauce.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb manicotti
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup small curd 2% fat cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch non-reactive baking pan; set aside.
  • Prepare manicotti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Combine spinach, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese and nutmeg in a bowl. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Place in prepared baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce on top.
  • Cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is bubby.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 484.1, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.8

EASY MANICOTTI FLORENTINE



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This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. There is no need to pre-cook the noodles. I usually double the recipe and make an extra tray to freeze for an even quicker meal another day.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, cottage and ricotta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend well.
  • Combine one cup of the spaghetti sauce and the quarter cup of water together. Spread evenly into a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Using a teaspoon, stuff each shell with equal amounts of the cheese mixture. Place stuffed manicotti into baking dish. Pour remaining cup of spaghetti sauce over the top of pasta. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 859.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

EASY MANICOTTI FLORENTINE



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This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. There is no need to pre-cook the noodles. I usually double the recipe and make an extra tray to freeze for an even quicker meal another day.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, cottage and ricotta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend well.
  • Combine one cup of the spaghetti sauce and the quarter cup of water together. Spread evenly into a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Using a teaspoon, stuff each shell with equal amounts of the cheese mixture. Place stuffed manicotti into baking dish. Pour remaining cup of spaghetti sauce over the top of pasta. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 859.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

FLORENTINE MANICOTTI



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Serve up classic Italian flavors with Florentine Manicotti. Florentine Manicotti features shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, then baked and topped with spaghetti sauce for a classic Italian meal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained
2 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 manicotti shells, cooked
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Place in medium bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, lemon juice and pepper; mix well. Spoon into manicotti shells.
  • Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 40 min. or until heated through. About 5 min. before manicotti is done, heat the pasta sauce.
  • Serve manicotti topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

EASY MANICOTTI FLORENTINE



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This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. There is no need to pre-cook the noodles. I usually double the recipe and make an extra tray to freeze for an even quicker meal another day.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, cottage and ricotta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend well.
  • Combine one cup of the spaghetti sauce and the quarter cup of water together. Spread evenly into a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Using a teaspoon, stuff each shell with equal amounts of the cheese mixture. Place stuffed manicotti into baking dish. Pour remaining cup of spaghetti sauce over the top of pasta. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 859.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

EASY MANICOTTI FLORENTINE



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This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. There is no need to pre-cook the noodles. I usually double the recipe and make an extra tray to freeze for an even quicker meal another day.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Italian Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, cottage and ricotta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend well.
  • Combine one cup of the spaghetti sauce and the quarter cup of water together. Spread evenly into a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Using a teaspoon, stuff each shell with equal amounts of the cheese mixture. Place stuffed manicotti into baking dish. Pour remaining cup of spaghetti sauce over the top of pasta. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 859.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible before using.
  • To make the manicotti easier to fill, use a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. If you don't have a piping bag, you can also use a spoon to fill the manicotti.
  • Be careful not to overcook the manicotti. They should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheeses, such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite marinara sauce or Alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Manicotti Florentine is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home with ease. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Manicotti Florentine a try. You won't be disappointed!

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