Best 8 Easy To Stuff Manicotti Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, stuffed manicotti stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and versatility of Italian cuisine. These succulent pasta tubes, brimming with an array of delectable fillings, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that transport the taste buds on a journey of pure indulgence. Whether you seek a classic rendition or a more contemporary twist, the possibilities are endless. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect easy-to-stuff manicotti, a dish that will leave your palate craving more.

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STUFFED MANICOTTI



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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

SPAGHETTI SAUCE:
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup dry red wine or water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
MANICOTTI:
1-1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti, cooked and drained
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

EASY, STUFFED MANICOTTI



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This is so simple and easy. You do NOT have to boil the shells or cook the meat ahead of time(you dont pre-cook your meat for meat loaf, do ya?) It all cooks perfectly together in the oven.

Provided by wynde

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) box manicotti
1 lb ground beef (uncooked)
1 lb sausage (uncooked)
1 small onion, diced
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
16 ounces mozzarella cheese
16 ounces spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Spread 2 tblsps of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Take shells and stuff with the meat mixture.(I find it easier to use pastry bags filled with the meat mixture to stuff the shells or you can cut the end of a sandwich baggie and stuff them that way. Less messy and much faster.).
  • Place shells in pan and pour remaining sauce of shells.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, remove from the oven and top with mozzeralla cheese. Return to oven and bake and additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove and enjoy.
  • Goes wonderfully with a tossed salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1164, Fat 66.5, SaturatedFat 30.5, Cholesterol 237.7, Sodium 1806.9, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 64.7

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.

MEAT FILLED MANICOTTI



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This is a tasty and filling dish that can be nicely paired with a green salad if desired.

Provided by teppij

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ cups cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (32 ounce) jar 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. Reserve.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1248.7 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

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

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

EASY STUFFED MANICOTTI



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This easy Manicotti recipe is stuffed with cheese and Italian herbs, covered in Marinara sauce and baked to perfection!

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Dinner

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 manicotti pasta shells
2 cups Ricotta cheese (1 16 ounce/ 475g container)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)
1 egg
1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add manicotti and boil for the 7-8 minutes, until almost tender*.
  • Drain and rinse manicotti 2-3 times under cold water until cooled to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, pesto, salt, and pepper.
  • Place ricotta mixture in a large piping bag or large freezer bag and snip the end.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom.
  • Fill each manicotti shell with ricotta cheese mixture and line up on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish, dividing the ricotta evenly between the 12 manicotti.
  • Top the filled manicotti with the remaining 1 1/2 cups sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Lightly grease a piece of foil or lid and cover the baking dish. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until heated through and pasta is tender. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 manicotti, Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 1395 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g

EASY-TO-STUFF MANICOTTI



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Kids can help assemble these. The string cheese makes the filling deliciously gooey. Very kid-friendly and delicious for adults too. I got this from Quick Cooking magazine.

Provided by jaynine

Categories     Manicotti

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I like Ragu roasted garlic)
14 pieces mozzarella string cheese
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce.
  • Spread half the meat sauce into a greased 13 x 9 inch 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 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.3, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 913.9, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 42.7

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: You'll need a large pot to cook the manicotti shells. Make sure it's big enough to hold all of the shells without overcrowding them.
  • Don't overcook the manicotti shells: Manicotti shells are very thin, so they can easily overcook. Cook them for just a few minutes, or until they are al dente.
  • Use a variety of fillings: There are many different types of fillings that you can use for manicotti. Some popular options include ricotta cheese, spinach, sausage, and mushrooms.
  • Be creative with your sauce: You can use a variety of sauces for manicotti. Some popular options include tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, and pesto sauce.
  • Bake the manicotti until it is golden brown: The manicotti should be baked until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will help to ensure that the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through.

Conclusion:

Manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different fillings and sauces. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, manicotti is sure to please everyone at the table.

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