Olive Garden Manicotti Formaggio With Shrimp Recipe Foodcom

OLIVE GARDEN MANICOTTI FORMAGGIO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cover the shrimp with Italian dressing, refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• For the manicotti, combine Ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.
• Spoon cheese mixture into large ziploc bag. Cut a small bit off one of the bag's bottom corners.
• Fill manicotti shells by squeezing the cheese mixture into both sides of each shell.
• For the Carbonara:.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, bacon, and shrimp. Saute for 5 minutes. Remove shrimp.
• Add flour, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream and milk. Use a wire wisk to whip all ingredients together.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer. Add manicotti to pan to heat cheeses.
• Serve with shrimp and scallions.

SHRIMP & PASTA FORMAGGIO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. or just until fragrant and tender. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 4 min., stirring occasionally. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 min. or just until wilted. Add shrimp and cream; stir. Cook 4 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat. Top with cheeses; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.

MANICOTTI FORMAGGIO (STUFFED PASTA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
• Add large shells and 1 tbsp of oil to the pot so the shells do not stick.
• Mix ricotta choice of stuffing (prosciutto or hamburg) spinach, and egg in a large bowl. set aside for about 4 minutes.
• Strain pasta, let cool for approximately 4 minutes so you don't burn yourself while stuffing.
• Line a cooking sheet with alluminum foil.
• Fill shells or manicotti with your cheese meat and spinach stuffing mix, about 2 tbsp per shell
• Place stuffed shells on the cooking sheet, cover with alluminum foil, bake for 10 minutes.
• Bring shells out of oven, cover each shell with warmed sauce, sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce.
• Place shells back in the oven for the remaining time.
• Enjoy with friends and/or family.