Manicotti

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Servings: 4 pies Difficulty: Advanced
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Homemade pasta tubes filled with creamy ricotta and baked in rich meat sauce
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Manicotti

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 pies Calories: 655.2

Description

This classic Italian dish features tender, homemade pasta sheets rolled around a luscious filling of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. The manicotti are nestled in a robust, slow-simmered meat sauce and baked until bubbly and golden. The combination of soft, cheesy interior and savory tomato exterior creates a comforting, hearty meal that is perfect for family dinners or Sunday gatherings. Making the pasta from scratch adds an authentic touch and superior texture compared to store-bought tubes.

Directions

  1. Place flour on a pastry board and make a well in the center.
  2. Break the eggs into the well and add the water, a little at a time, and the salt.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Let stand, covered, for about 1 hour.
  5. Cut dough into 4 pieces and roll as thin as you can.
  6. Cut into rectangles 4 inches wide by 6 inches long.
  7. Place between pieces of waxed paper. You should have about 12 pieces.
  8. Cook, half at a time, in 4 quarts salted boiling water with olive oil added.
  9. Cook for 5 minutes.
  10. Drain and place between 2 towels.
  11. Drain the ricotta cheese.
  12. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and butter. Mix well.
  13. Divide stuffing into 12 parts.
  14. Place a mound of stuffing on each dough rectangle about 1/3 inch from a long edge.
  15. Mound should be about 1/2 inch thick and 1/2 inch wide.
  16. Fold dough over twice to enclose filling.
  17. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a baking pan.
  18. Arrange manicotti about 1/4 inch apart in the pan and spoon the rest of the sauce over the top.
  19. Sprinkle a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese over each of the manicotti.
  20. Bake in a preheated slow (300 F (149°C)) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 pies

Amount Per Serving
Calories 655.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 136.8g46%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 18.0g36%

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

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