Party Manicotti Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥘 Description: Delight your guests with this scrumptious Party Manicotti recipe, perfect for any occasion. Indulge in the cheesy goodness of this European-inspired dish, bursting with flavor and nutrients. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this recipe is sure to impress!
📖 Recipe Category: Manicotti
🔍 Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, European, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 409.4
- Fat Content: 15.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 113.6mg
- Sodium Content: 829.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 2g
- Protein Content: 32g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs |
| 4 | Onion |
| 1/4 | Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| 1 | Cream-style cottage cheese |
| 4 | Frozen chopped spinach |
| 2 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 8 | Parmesan cheese |
| 2 | Manicotti shells |
| 1/2 | Spaghetti sauce |
Instructions:
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Cook Manicotti Shells: Begin by cooking the manicotti shells according to the package instructions until they reach your desired doneness. Once cooked, drain them well.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease Baking Dishes: Take two 13-by-9-inch baking dishes and grease them lightly to prevent sticking.
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Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, finely chopped onions, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, freshly grated nutmeg, cream-style cottage cheese, thawed and drained frozen chopped spinach, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Fill Manicotti Shells: Drain the cooked manicotti shells and carefully fill each shell with the prepared cheese mixture. Arrange the filled shells side by side in the greased baking dishes.
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Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the manicotti shells in both baking dishes. Sprinkle ½ cup of Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce for an extra cheesy finish.
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Bake: Place the baking dishes in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the manicotti is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the party manicotti from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley if desired, and enjoy this cheesy delight with your loved ones!
This Party Manicotti recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s not only delicious but also easy to make, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it alongside a fresh green salad and some crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Bon appétit! 🍽️
