Manicotti Wturkey Cremini Mushrooms Ricotta Cheese Recipes

MUSHROOM RICOTTA MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cook and drain Manicotti Noodles (8) according to package directions. Keep shells in cold water until ready to use.
• While pasta is cooking, heat Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 tablespoon) over medium heat in a large skillet. Add in the Onion (2 tablespoon), cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the Garlic (2 clove) and cook for about 1 minute.
• Add in the sliced Mushroom (2 cup) and saute for 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Finally, add the Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cup) and allow to wilt for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool.
• In a small bowl, mix together the Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and Ricotta Cheese (16 ounce), add to the slightly cooled mushroom mixture, and season with Salt (to taste) and Grated Parmesan Cheese (2 ounce).
• Mix Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (2 can) with Heavy Cream (1/2 cup), then pour half into the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish.
• Using a small spoon, gently stuff each manicotti shell with 2-3 Tbsp of mushroom ricotta mixture and place in a single layer in the dish.
• Pour the remaining soup and cream mixture over the top of the pasta shells, garnish with additional grated parmesan cheese and Fresh Thyme (to taste) if desired.
• Bake in a 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until bubbly.

MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.

THREE-CHEESE TURKEY MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Place 1 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain manicotti. In a large bowl, combine the cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and egg. Stuff into manicotti shells. Place shells over meat sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked manicotti casserole for up to 1 month. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

CHEESE & OLIVE MANICOTTI WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Cook manicotti and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine chopped black olives, ricotta cheese, egg white, Parmesan cheese, Italian Seasoning, pinch of salt, pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (if using), a dash of onion powder(if using), a dash of garlic powder and 1 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese.
• Spray a small baking dish with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.
• Fill the manicotti evenly with the ricotta cheese mixture, laying them into the dish.
• Set aside.
• In a saucepan sprayed with nonstick vegetable cooking, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and mushrooms.
• Cook for 1 minute and add the flour.
• Add the milk gradually and with a wire whisk smooth out the lumps.
• Cook mushroom sauce 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
• Check for seasoning & add a pinch of salt, if needed.
• Pour sauce over manicotti and top with remaining 1 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

TURKEY, MUSHROOM & SPINACH MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Brown turkey, onion, garlic and mushrooms then cool.
• Cook manicotti for 5-6 minutes until slightly tender but not soft. Mix ricotta, drained spinach and turkey mixture and stuff into shells.
• Lay into baking pan and spread sauce and parmesan over the top. Bake in 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.