Discover the secrets of making the perfect Greek stuffed manicotti, a dish that combines the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with the hearty comfort of pasta. With its tantalizing filling of savory ground beef, aromatic herbs, and a blend of cheeses, these manicotti shells are a culinary delight. Immersed in a rich tomato sauce and topped with a delicate layer of bechamel, they offer a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this step-by-step guide will provide you with the techniques and ingredients needed to create this authentic Greek dish that will transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
STUFFED MANICOTTI
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
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.
GREEK STUFFED MANICOTTI
Manicotti in lemon yogurt sauce stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, chicken, kalamata olives and spinach.
Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook manicotti noodles as per directions, but just undercooked so they are easy to handle and won't split easy upon stuffing.
- Mix together chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Feta cheese, half of the Italian parsley, olive oil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and garlic. Add salt if desired.
- Stuff filling into noodles with small spoon so they don't break and they fill completely.
- Sauce:.
- Mix together yogurt, heavy cream, chicken stock. Pour into saucepan and allow to simmer and reduce down. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Remove from heat.
- Place some sauce on the bottom of baking dish.
- Line dish with stuffed noodles and pour remaining sauce over.
- Sprinkle with Feta or mozzarella cheese.
- Garnish with remaining parsley.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 312.8, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16
MANICOTTI
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
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
CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI
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
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
GREEK STYLE MANICOTTI
Make and share this Greek Style Manicotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mammajo
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 12 manicotti, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350
- prepare pasta as directed.
- place olive oil in saucepan and saute onions add ground beef and brown.
- add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce salt,pepper,garlic and allspice reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- stuff manicotti shells with prepared meat mixture,pour remaining sauce on top of pasta.
- top with crumbled feta
- bake for 25 minutes or untill feta has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.3, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1756.1, Carbohydrate 92.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 24.3, Protein 20.9
BAKED MANICOTTI
This classic baked manicotti dish from "The Geometry of Pasta," by Caz Hildebrand and Jacob Kenedy, bursts with creamy ricotta cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook, according to package directions, until al dente. Drain, reserving pasta cooking water; rinse with cold water and drain again. Set aside.
- Bring pasta cooking water to a boil and add spinach; cook until just wilted. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Squeeze out excess water from spinach and finely chop.
- Transfer spinach to a large bowl along with ricotta, half of the Parmesan, egg yolks, and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Stuff spinach mixture into manicotti and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir until well combined. Gradually stir in milk; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and thickened.
- Evenly spread tomato sauce on the bottom of a small rectangular baking dish. Top with an even layer of stuffed manicotti. Pour butter mixture over manicotti and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Transfer to oven and bake until top is browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 10 to 20 minutes before serving with additional Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta shells: For manicotti, you'll need large, tube-shaped pasta shells that can hold the filling. Look for shells that are about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Cook the pasta shells al dente: This means cooking them until they are slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta shells will be mushy and difficult to stuff.
- Use a variety of fillings: There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative! Some popular options include ricotta cheese, spinach, sausage, ground beef, and vegetables.
- Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the filling. This will give it flavor and depth.
- Stuff the shells carefully: Use a spoon or your fingers to stuff the filling into the pasta shells. Be careful not to overstuff them, or they will burst open during baking.
- Bake the manicotti until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
- Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce: Manicotti can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto.
Conclusion:
Greek stuffed manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy ricotta cheese filling, flavorful meat sauce, and crispy pasta shells, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Greek stuffed manicotti a try!
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