Hazelnut Manicotti

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Sweet, toasted hazelnut filling wrapped in tender pasta tubes and baked to golden perfection.
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Hazelnut Manicotti

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 650.0

Description

Indulge in the rich, nutty aroma of Hazelnut Manicotti, a unique twist on traditional Italian baking that bridges the gap between comfort food and dessert. The filling combines coarsely chopped hazelnuts with a sweet, creamy base, offering a delightful crunch against the soft, tender manicotti shells. Each bite delivers a warm, comforting flavor profile reminiscent of homemade pralines. This dish is perfect for special family dinners, holiday gatherings, or as an elegant yet approachable finale to a meal. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the natural sweetness of the hazelnuts to shine through, creating a satisfying treat that feels both luxurious and homey.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta well and rinse briefly with cool water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the coarsely chopped hazelnuts with your preferred sweet filling base (such as cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla) until well combined.
  5. Fill each cooked manicotti shell with the hazelnut mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
  6. Arrange the filled manicotti in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 650.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 30.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 125.0g42%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g30%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 25.0g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: hazelnut, manicotti, pasta, baking, filling, Italian, dessert, nutty, sweet, comfort food, holiday, family dinner, toasted, crunchy, homemade
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