Mexican Stuffed Manicotti Shells Recipes

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup cheese and refried beans.
• Stuff uncooked pasta tubes with cheese mixture, pressing firmly into shells.
• Meanwhile, in microwave safe dish, combine water, enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.
• Microwave on HIGH until mixture is steaming hot (about 5-6 minutes).
• Pour about 1/2 the sauce into a 9x13 pan.
• Place uncooked stuffed tubes in pan, turning each to coat with sauce.
• Top with remaining sauce.
• Cover and bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes.
• Then turn shells over.
• Continue baking, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Uncover, top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• Dollop with sour cream and sprinkle with onions and olives.

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
• In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the chiles and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture into baking dish; top with filled shells and remaining beef mixture.
• Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over shells. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives if desired. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into ground beef; cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.
• Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN STUFFED MANICOTTI SHELLS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• In a heavy skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic, bell pepper, oregano and chili flakes (about 6 minutes) drain fat.
• Add in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and season with seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
• Stir in the salsa and continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
• Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the meat mixture.
• Arrange the shells in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese lighty over the shells.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake 15-20 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over and return to oven uncovered for another 5-7 minutes.
• Serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped bell peppers.
• Delicious!

TASTY MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chili powder and cumin. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and chilies if desired; pour over manicotti. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

LASAGNA-STUFFED MANICOTTI SHELLS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in manicotti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place on a baking sheet to cool. Place in freezer until hardened, about 5 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, beef, and onion; saute 3 minutes. Add basil, rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Cook until meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/2 can tomato sauce and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for the sauce. Add onion and saute 1 minute. Add remaining tomato sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Stir in basil and red pepper flakes.
• Fold mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese into the cooled meat mixture. Stuff each manicotti shell with meat mixture and place back onto the baking sheet. Place filled shells in the freezer to firm up, about 5 minutes. Slice shells into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat 2 quarts vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place flour, bread crumbs, and beaten eggs each in a separate bowl. Dredge manicotti slices in flour, then eggs, and then bread crumbs and place on the baking sheet.
• Fry slices in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with the spicy tomato dipping sauce.