Nana'S Manicotti Recipe

Name: Nana'S Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 2 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese; 1 1/4 pounds shredded mozzarella; 1 package frozen chopped spinach; 5 heaping tablespoons romano and parmesan mixed; 3 eggs; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 2 large pinches white pepper; 1 bunch parsley leaves chopped; Fresh Pasta for manicotti shells; 14 large eggs; 3 Tbsp. crisco; flour

Servings: persons

Filling
2 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
1 1/4 pounds shredded mozzarella
1 package frozen chopped spinach
5 heaping tablespoons romano and parmesan mixed
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 large pinches white pepper
1 bunch parsley leaves chopped
Fresh Pasta for manicotti shells
14 large eggs
3 Tbsp. crisco
flour

1
To make filling:
2
boil spinach, squeeze out all as much water as possible, then chop
3
combine cheeses and all other ingredients in a large bowl and mix well
4
To make pasta:
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Combine eggs and crisco.
6
Add flour until desired consistency is reached
7
Kneed dough
8
Let dough rise under bowl for a minimum of 20 minutes. But it can rest longer.
9
Kneed every 20 minutes
10
Cut pasta into manicotti sized pieces form into a ball and pat with flour.
11
Run through pasta machine to create a long strip.
12
Cut into manicotti sized strips
13
Boil pasta in a large pot with a heaping teaspoon of crisco until it floats then remove pieces from boiling water and submerge in an ice bath.
14
Dry on sheets or tablecloths
15
Fill manicotti and arrange on a sided cookie sheet with flour on the bottoem to prevent sticking.
16
Cover and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
17
To cook:
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Preheat oven to 350
19
spread thinned sauce on bottom of pan
20
arrange manicotti and top with thinned sauce.
21
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until soft and cooked through.
22
Top with Parmesan/Romano mixture about 15 minutes before done

2074

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

176

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 2 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, 1 1/4 pounds shredded mozzarella, 1 package frozen chopped spinach, and more.

Yes, Nana'S Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nana'S Manicotti

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