Best 4 Florentine Manicotti Recipes

Florentine manicotti is a traditional Italian dish that combines the flavors of spinach, cheese, and pasta to create a satisfying and delicious meal. This dish is made with large pasta tubes that are stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese filling and baked in a marinara sauce. The result is a dish that is both hearty and flavorful, and is sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MANICOTTI FLORENTINE - KRAFT

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Categories Pasta Bake Dinner

Yield 6 2 Each

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 - cup chopped onion
1 - clove garlic, minced
1 - Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 - pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, well drained
2 - cups ricotta cheese
1 - cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 - cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 - eggs, lightly beaten
1 - Tbsp. lemon juice
1 - tsp. salt
1/4 - tsp. pepper
12 manicotti shells, cooked
1 - jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce

Steps:

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Cook and stir onion and garlic in butter in small skillet on medium heat until tender. Place in medium bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, juice and seasonings; mix until well blended. STUFF evenly into manicotti shells. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover. BAKE 40 min. or until heated through. Meanwhile, heat sauce on the stovetop or in microwave. Serve over manicotti.

MANICOTTI FLORENTINE

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 manicotti shells
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 c ricotta cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c spinach, thawed and drained
1 egg, beaten (optional)
2 Tbsp basil, freshly torn in pieces
1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped sprigs
pinch salt
pinch pepper
26 oz marinara sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook noodles according to directions; drain, transfer to pan of cold water - Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Combine remaining ingredients (except marinara sauce and reserved cheese) in medium bowl and mix well.
4. Pour 2 cups marinara sauce in a 9x13 pan (or glass).
5. Pat excess water from shells, fill with cheese, spinach mixture and lay in pan.
6. Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with reserved cheese; bake 15-20 minutes uncovered.
7. NOTE: You can omit egg and salt but increase Ricotta cheese to 2 cups and Mozzarella cheese to 2 cups in bowl - needed to fill 12 shells.

FLORENTINE MANICOTTI

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Categories Pasta Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 9oz. pkg. Stouffer's frozen creamed spinach, defrosted
10 manicotti shells, cooked according to package instructions, rinsed and drained
1 15oz. tub ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan
1 egg
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Combine creamed spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg, basil, salt and pepper in large bowl. Fill each manicotti shell with spinach mixture. Place about 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9"x13" pan. Arrange filled manicotti over sauce, and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350-degree for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

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 World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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:

To make the manicotti more flavorful, use a combination of cheeses, such as ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
If you don't have any manicotti shells, you can use lasagna noodles instead. Just cut them into thirds and cook them according to the package directions.
To make the sauce more flavorful, use a combination of fresh and dried herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme.
If you want a creamy sauce, add a little bit of heavy cream or milk to the sauce.
To make the manicotti more crispy, bake them for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Florentine manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Florentine manicotti a try.