If you're looking for a hearty, comforting, and flavorful Italian dish, look no further than manicotti. Manicotti are large pasta tubes that are stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, meat, and vegetables, and then baked in a tomato sauce. This classic Italian dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, there's a manicotti recipe out there that's perfect for you. In this article, we'll explore some of the best manicotti recipes, so you can find the one that suits your taste.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
MOTHER'S MANICOTTI
"MANICOTTI was served as a first course for Easter dinner, and it's so good that we had to remember to save our appetites for the rest of the meal. Instead of using pasta, Mother made crepes, which we helped her fill with smooth ricotta cheese. It was a special holiday treat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the water, eggs and oil. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between, For filling, combine the cheeses, parsley and egg. Spread half of spaghetti sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture down the center of each crepe; roll up. Place seam side down over spaghetti sauce; pour remaining sauce over crepes. Sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
GRANDMA'S KITCHEN OLD-WORLD MANICOTTI
I came across this recipe on a Grandma's Kitchen recipe card and found it to be the BEST manicotti I have ever experienced. It is a favorite of all our friends and family and most definitely a staple meal in our home. If you've always been the type to shy away because of the terror of stuffing the shells, well I've thrown in a little secret of mine to walk you through the process.
Provided by Peachie Keene
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h
Yield 12 stuffed shells, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions(be sure to not over cook, they need to be a little chewey for easier stuffing). Carefully remove each shell and rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. Don't get too upset if a couple break, its bound to happen :).
- For the filling, in a large ziplock bag (seriously!), put in 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Seal the bag tightly. Smush the bag around with your hands until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed (it's a nice stress reliever too!).
- Snip off the bottom corner of the ziplock bag (the point is to have the hole a tad smaller than the manicotti opening, where you can just barely slip it into the shell). Use this method to squeeze the cheese mixture into each manicotti.
- See, that wasn't so bad! ;).
- Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the Parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
SUPER EASY WORKING MOM'S MANICOTTI
A twist on the super easy recipe my closest girlfriend Jules35 and I use from the back of the AMERICAN BEAUTY PASTA (THE ONLY ONE THAT SHOWS A RECIPE THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO BOIL THE PASTA FIRST!! Sometimes we make it with sausage and mushrooms, sometimes veggie style-either way is great! Their make ahead tip is below as well! We have made this with a single can of sauce (large) but if you want it really saucy, you may want to adjust the recipe later to suit your tastes. ;) I topped with a 4 cheese blend that had cheddar in it for the picture. Up to you!!
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Cook thoroughly sausage and mushrooms (or saute assorted veggies if making veggie version) with garlic,italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- In saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and water; heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat; keep warm.
- In bowl, stir together cheeses, parsley, egg, salt and pepper; spoon into uncooked pasta tubes.
- Pour 1 cup sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; arrange filled pasta in single layer over sauce.
- Pour remaining sauce over pasta; sprinkle with cheese if desired and cover with foil.
- Bake 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
- Serve -pasta and filling will be HOT!
- Enjoy!
- To make ahead and freeze:.
- MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare as directed above; cool 30 minutes.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap; then foil.
- Freeze up to 2 months.
- Thaw in refrigerator overnight (casserole is too dry if heated from frozen state)May want to add a small amount of additional moisture- water or sauce.
- Bake at 350°F 60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.5, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 149.6, Sodium 2111.8, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14.1, Protein 42.4
GRANDMA NANCY'S MANICOTTI
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, 1 cup of the grated cheese, eggs, and pepper.
- Fill each crepe with approximately 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture centering it in a straight line down the middle. Top with the shredded mozzarella. Take one end of the crepe and fold over the cheese filling. Then take the other end and pulling slightly, fold over in a wrapping motion overlapping the stuffed portion of the crepe. Repeat until all 12 crepes are filled.
- Spread one cup of the sauce in the bottom of a large baking pan that has been sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray. Place the filled manicotti in the pan, seam down, side-by-side. Do not overlap, and do not layer them. Spoon the remaining sauce over the manicotti. Be sure to cover all the pasta. Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 30 minutes or until the sauce is hot and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for approximately 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This will give the manicotti time to settle which will make for easy serving. The manicotti will fall apart if served immediately.
- In a pan heat the olive oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes on medium heat. Do not let garlic burn. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and pepper. Let tomato mixture cook for approximately 30 minutes.
SUSAN'S MANICOTTI
Another of my mother's recipes from Feast, A Tribal Cookbook, this dish can be made for lots of people, and with lots of people helping mix the filling and stuff the shells. It's what my mom makes for parties and potlucks. I've altered her recipe slightly, but I think it's still just as delicious."--Sarah Carey
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, sugar and parsley; season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Spread half the marinara in the bottom of a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Fill each shell with ricotta mixture and arrange in an even layer in dish. Top with remaining 2 cups marinara. Cover with foil and bake until sauce is bubbling and shells are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top, return to oven, and bake until cheese is browned in spots, about 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Prepare the filling in advance: You can make the filling up to 3 days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. This will save you time on the day you're assembling the manicotti.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your manicotti will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful cheese, meat, and vegetables.
- Don't overcook the manicotti: Manicotti should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked manicotti will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Serve manicotti with a flavorful sauce: Manicotti can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto. Choose a sauce that complements the flavors of the filling.
Conclusion:
Manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can make manicotti at home that tastes just as good as anything you'd find in a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give manicotti a try.
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