Best 4 Mock Manicotti Recipes
Mock manicotti is an easy-to-make comfort food that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. With its hearty filling of ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and Italian herbs, all wrapped up in a soft and chewy pasta shell, mock manicotti is a surefire hit with the whole family. And because it's made with jumbo pasta shells instead of traditional manicotti noodles, it's much easier to prepare. So if you're looking for a delicious and budget-friendly meal that's sure to please everyone at the table, give mock manicotti a try!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOCK MANICOTTI
"I've always tried to get my children to eat vegetables," writes Deanne Schwarting of North English, Iowa. "When my son tried manicotti at a restaurant and liked it, I came up with this version. It was a hit."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Spread 1/2 cup over each noodle; roll up jelly-roll style. Place seam side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; drizzle with spaghetti sauce if desired. Bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CLASSIC MANICOTTI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. First, make the marinara sauce. In a saucepan heat oil. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, pinch of sugar, salt and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Puree the mixture through the fine disk of a food mill and then return to the saucepan. Reduce for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make your filling. In a bowl mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, minced basil, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Fill your manicotti tubes with the filling mixture. When all the tubes are filled place them in a baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over the tubes and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. (Can be refrigerated for several hours or overnight at this point or may be frozen.) When ready to cook, place in the oven and bake, covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until bubbling and heated through. Serve each portion with a sprig of fresh basil.
MOCK MANICOTTI
This quick, healthy and simple way to make a manicotti type recipe using lasagna noodles. Taken from an old "Taste of Home" magazine.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Spread 1/2 cup of cottage cheese mixture over each noodle, roll up jelly-roll style. Place seam side down in an 11 X 7 X 2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Uncover, drizzle with spaghetti sauce if desired. Bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 248.8, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 20.7
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
Tips:
- Use large pasta shells: Jumbo pasta shells are the best choice for this recipe, as they can hold a generous amount of filling and sauce.
- Cook the pasta shells al dente: Don't overcook the pasta shells, as they will continue to cook in the sauce. Al dente pasta shells will have a slight bite to them.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese makes for a delicious and flavorful filling.
- Add your favorite vegetables: Chopped spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini are all great additions to the filling.
- Season the filling well: Be sure to season the filling with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Use a flavorful sauce: A simple tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce are both great choices for this recipe.
- Bake until golden brown: Bake the manicotti in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Mock manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new pasta dish to try, give mock manicotti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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