Best 9 Tasty Mexican Manicotti Recipes

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If you are looking for a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more, then look no further than this tasty Mexican manicotti. This delectable dish is a combination of classic Italian manicotti and traditional Mexican flavors, featuring a mixture of tender pasta shells, flavorful fillings, and a rich, zesty sauce. It combines the best of both worlds, offering a unique culinary experience that will surely become a new favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN MANICOTTI



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Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe. -Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 package (8 ounces) uncooked manicotti shells
2-1/2 cups water
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives if desired. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MEXICAN MANICOTTI



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Not only is this Mexican Manicotti recipe super easy to make, it's also delicious! Great comfort food!

Provided by Chef Rodney

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 Manicotti Shells (uncooked )
1 cup Chicken Breast(s) (diced)
1 cup Salsa (divided)
1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
2 tbs Black Olives (sliced)
4 tsp Fresh Parsley (minced )
1 tbs Pimientos (diced )
1 Green Onions (thinly sliced)
1 small Garlic Clove (minced)
1/2 tsp Tabasco Sauce
1/3 cup Mexican Blend Cheese (shredded )

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, ricotta cheese, olives, parsley, pimentos, green onion, garlic and tabasco sauce.
  • Drain the noodles in a colander. Let the noodles cool slightly until cool enough to handle. Fill each manicotti with the chicken mixture.
  • Spread 1/4 cup salsa in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Place the manicotti shells on top of the salsa then top the shells with the remaining salsa.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1340 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN MANICOTTI



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Yummy combo between Italian and Mexican. This is from my friend Alissa. The pasta can be stuffed up to 12 hours in advance and put in the refrigerator.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
10 uncooked manicotti
1 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup sliced pitted olive

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup cheese and refried beans.
  • Stuff uncooked pasta tubes with cheese mixture, pressing firmly into shells.
  • Meanwhile, in microwave safe dish, combine water, enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.
  • Microwave on HIGH until mixture is steaming hot (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Pour about 1/2 the sauce into a 9x13 pan.
  • Place uncooked stuffed tubes in pan, turning each to coat with sauce.
  • Top with remaining sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes.
  • Then turn shells over.
  • Continue baking, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with onions and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 72.3, Sodium 1571.9, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 23.7

TASTY MEXICAN MANICOTTI



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My family loves both pasta dishes and Mexican food, so I came up with this recipe that combines the best of both worlds. You'll find this irresistible on cool evenings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti, cooked and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chili powder and cumin. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and chilies if desired; pour over manicotti. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICAN MANICOTTI



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Pasta shells stand in for taco shells in this cheesy, beefy, change-of-pace main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups sour cream (12 oz)
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
2 cans (4 oz each) Old El Paso™ whole green chiles, drained, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the chiles and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture into baking dish; top with filled shells and remaining beef mixture.
  • Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over shells. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Shells), Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 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

ALFREDO MANICOTTI RECIPE BY TASTY



Alfredo Manicotti Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Estelle Forest

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ lb manicotti shells
2 lb Italian sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Prepare all of the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add sausage. Cook and crumble until no longer pink.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add butter and garlic powder. Once melted, whisk in flour. Cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in chicken broth. Cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in heavy cream. Add parmesan, whisk and cook until fully melted. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, garlic, and 1 cup of mozzarella.
  • Pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the 13×9 baking dish. Use a teaspoon to push the filling into each pasta tube. Line up in the baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over top of filled pasta tubes. Sprinkle dish with the remaining mozzarella and parsley.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Serve warm.

MEXICAN MANICOTTI



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I have made this both ways and actually prefer it Vegetarian style without the beef. This is delicious and is a big hit with the kids. This is so creamy they won't even realize theres no beef in it if you leave it out. The prep time is making this without the beef.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef (optional)
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
2 1/2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onion
sliced ripe black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine beef (if desired), beans, chili powder, and oregano.
  • Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Uncover; spoon sour cream over top.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and olives (if desired).
  • Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.2, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 880.4, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 17.6

SPINACH AND CHEESE MANICOTTI RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach And Cheese Manicotti Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: manicotti shells, shredded italian cheese blend, ricotta cheese, frozen cut spinach, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, himalayan sea salt, pepper, dry parsley flakes, dry oregano, dry basil, garlic powder, onion powder, marinara sauce, fresh thyme

Provided by Sarah LaDue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box manicotti shells, follow box directions to prepare
12 cups shredded italian cheese blend
11 containers ricotta cheese, 15 oz (425 G)
1 bag frozen cut spinach
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, (reserve ¼ cup for serving)
½ teaspoon himalayan sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
¾ tablespoon dry oregano
½ tablespoon dry basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ jars marinara sauce, (can serve with extra) 24 oz (680 G)
¼ teaspoon fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cook manicotti al dente. Then, rinse pasta with cool water and drain well.
  • Stir together all the spinach blend ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • In the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 (3 qt) glass baking dish, spread 1 ½ cups (390 G) pasta sauce along the bottom.
  • Spoon spinach mixture into a piping or a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Snip 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the corner - you want it big enough to fill the manicotti and be able to let all the ingredients pass through without clogging the piping hole.
  • Hold a manicotti shell in your hand and squeeze the filling inside the shell. Let it overflow just a bit on both sides.
  • Place the filled shells into the bottom of the pan: if you run out of room in your pan, use a separate smaller pan to accommodate the extra.
  • Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
  • Uncover dish and top with more sauce. Then, sprinkle remaining ½ cup Italian cheese blend on top of the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with thyme and add some fresh chives (optional) upon serving. Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1099 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 87 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • To make the filling, be sure to cook the ground beef and sausage until it is browned and cooked through.
  • When assembling the manicotti, be sure to place the filling in the center of each noodle and roll it up tightly.
  • To prevent the manicotti from drying out, cover it with foil before baking.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite Mexican toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Mexican manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of flavorful filling, creamy sauce, and crispy cheese topping, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting meal to try, give Mexican manicotti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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