MANICOTTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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After soaking the manicotti, gently pat it dry; this will help the sauce adhere to the pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, (about 15 halves)
6 sheets no-boil manicotti
1 sixteen-ounce container nonfat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons roughly chopped plus 1 teaspoon fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
1 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce
3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place tomatoes in small bowl; cover with 1 cup boiling water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Dry with paper towel, and cut into 1/4-inch dice; transfer to medium bowl.
  • Fill baking dish with very hot water; place manicotti sheets, one at a time, in water. Let stand 10 minutes until softened.
  • To tomatoes, add ricotta, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, egg yolk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and mix well to combine. On a clean work surface, place one sheet of manicotti lengthwise. Spoon about 1/3 cup ricotta mixture along front edge; roll to form cylinder. Repeat filling-and-rolling process on all manicotti. Spray 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive-oil spray; spoon about 1/4 cup tomato sauce on bottom.
  • Transfer manicotti to the dish in a single layer; cover with remaining 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover with foil; bake 10 minutes. Remove foil; bake until top is browned and sauce is bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Garnish with remaining teaspoon parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 g, Cholesterol 65 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, Sodium 840 g

Arjan Kumar597
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I'm not a huge fan of manicotti, but this recipe changed my mind. The tomato sauce was so flavorful and the cheese filling was perfectly gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ammar Ghayas
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This manicotti recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Sakaria Amupanda
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I've made this manicotti recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic Italian dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Dawn Jasson
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This manicotti recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


sujan X ZORO
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I'm not a fan of manicotti, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Wendy Rutherford
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This manicotti recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well. I also like that it's a versatile recipe that I can easily adapt to my own taste.


MD HAQUE
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I made this manicotti recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


TB GAMER FF
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This manicotti recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I like to add some garlic and Italian seasoning to the tomato sauce, and I also like to use a blend of cheeses for the filling.


Meles Mereja
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I've tried several manicotti recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The tomato sauce is perfectly seasoned and the cheese filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cynthia Terranova
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This manicotti recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. I also like to add some cooked ground beef or sausage to the filling for a heartier meal.


Igotthemove
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I was skeptical about this manicotti recipe because I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese. But I was pleasantly surprised! The ricotta cheese filling was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the tomato sauce.


Akram akramakarr
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This manicotti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Metse Malwale
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I'm not a huge fan of manicotti, but this recipe changed my mind. The tomato sauce was so flavorful and the cheese filling was perfectly gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nondumiso Nosipho
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This manicotti recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The manicotti shells are cooked to perfection and the filling is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Craig Davies
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I love how easy this manicotti recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour. The results are always impressive, too. My guests always rave about it.


Mohammed Ali Hasan Hayder
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I've made this manicotti recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic Italian dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Samuel Zulu
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This manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The tomato sauce was flavorful and the cheese filling was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.