Cheese-filled manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make at home. Manicotti shells are stuffed with a ricotta cheese mixture, then baked in a rich pasta sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Manicotti Pasta

Manicotti is a little extra work to prepare, but the results are worth it! Try some of our recipes like cheese filled manicotti, shrimp manicotti, chicken florentine stuffed manicotti, and manicotti with spicy sausage
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Cheese Filled Manicotti
Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, And Parmesan Manicotti
This three-cheese manicotti can be altered in all sorts of ways, including adding layers of mushrooms or Italian sausage. If you want to keep it nice...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp Manicotti
Manicotti pasta shells are stuffed with a cooked shrimp, veggie, and Parmesan filling and then topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cannelloni Stuffed With Veal And Herbs
Veal stuffed cannelloni is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The veal and herbs are stuffed into cannelloni tubes and then covered...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Manicotti With Lamb Sausage And Cheese Sauce
Made with heavy cream, Pecorino Romano cheese, fresh basil, basil olive oil, shallots, garlic, lamb sausage, ground fennel, white wine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Mom's Famous Manicotti (or Stuffed Shells)
The beef and cheese filling in this recipe is versatile and can be used in either manicotti tubes or jumbo pasta shells.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Cannelloni With Mushroom Filling
Here's a cannelloni recipe that delivers. The mushroom and chicken filling is stellar. The cheesy white sauce takes the pasta over the top and into seriously...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Make Ahead Spinach Manicotti
How about cheesy spinach manicotti for some make-ahead magic? Shells stuffed with spinach, spices, and three different cheeses are perfect for night-before prep or...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Manicotti
These stuffed manicotti will leave you stuffed too. Pasta filled with a mix of ground beef and mozzarella gets smothered in a tangy tomato herb sauce before being baked in the oven.
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Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Meaty Spinach Manicotti
Made with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, manicotti pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, ground beef
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cannelloni Bellismo
Experience the authentic taste of Italy with our cannelloni bellismo recipe. Delicate pasta filled with a savory blend of chicken and spinach, bathed in a rich cream sauce.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Manicotti
Made with green onions, Monterey Jack or Mexican style cheese, ground beef, refried beans, chili powder, dried oregano, manicotti shells, water, picante sauce, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Salmon-Stuffed Manicotti
Made with cucumber, skim milk, pepper, manicotti pasta, cottage cheese, prepared horseradish, salmon, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Seafood Cannelloni
Made with celery, medium shrimp in shells, sea scallops, unsalted butter, tomato paste, dry white wine, water, seafood glaze, flat-leaf parsley, all-purpose flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Shrimp And Crab Cannelloni
Made with olive oil, onion, garlic, shrimp, fresh basil, dried crushed red pepper, dried oregano, ricotta cheese, Provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Artichoke Cannelloni With Lemon Bechamel Sauce
Made with flour, butter or margarine, artichokes, lemons, cannelloni, mozzarella cheese, milk, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Eggplant Spinach Manicotti
Made with marinara sauce, whole wheat flour, nutmeg, garlic powder, eggplant, onion, frozen chopped spinach, oregano, basil, onion powder
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Salmon Manicotti
Made with manicotti noodles, frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, dried dill, flour, salt, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Meat-Stuffed Manicotti
Made with water, butter, ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, Mozzarella cheese, eggs, beef base, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Stuffed Tuna Manicotti
Made with paprika, light tuna in water, frozen chopped spinach, egg, ricotta cheese, salt, ground nutmeg, manicotti pasta shells, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Garlic Manicotti
Made with black pepper, manicotti pasta shells, spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, red onion, shallots, garlic
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Florentine Stuffed Manicotti
Made with paprika, black pepper, margarine, red bell pepper, parsley, asparagus spears, tarragon vinegar, white wine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
The Aerie's Chanterelle Mushroom Cannelloni
Made with sweet onion or Spanish onion, garlic, chanterelle mushrooms, white wine, chicken stock, breadcrumbs, eggs, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Manicotti in Cream Sauce with Chicken and Ham Filling
Made with black pepper, half and half, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, manicotti shells, butter, green onions, frozen, chopped spinach, cooked...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef Manicotti
Starting with ground beef simmered in flavorful spaghetti sauce, it features manicotti pasta filled with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Manicotti
Made with manicotti, Ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, scallions, parsley, salt, black pepper, spaghetti sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Manicotti With Spicy Sausage
Made with crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce, eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped green chiles, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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