Wildmushroomonionmanicottiwithanasiagosauce Recipes

WILD MUSHROOM MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Cook manicotti shells as directed on package.
• Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers and onions in margarine 2 minutes; stir in mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar and cheese.
• Fill shells with mushroom mixture. Place in baking dish. Mix Alfredo sauce and 2 tablespoons water. Pour sauce over shells. Cover and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

EASY MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Combine Ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sugar, egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
• Stuff uncooked manicotti generously with the cheese mixture, from both ends.
• Arrange manicotti in a single layer in a baking pan.
• Bring sauce to a boil and pour over manicotti, covering completely.
• Cover baking pan with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal tightly.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove foil; sprinkle generously with additional grated cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 5 minutes more.

WILD MUSHROOM & ONION MANICOTTI WITH AN ASIAGO SAUCE

Steps:

• Filling -- In a large saute pan add the butter and olive oil and add the garlic and onions, and cook 3-4 minutes until they begin to brown. Then add the mushrooms and cook until everything is tender and golden brown. Season with the rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes until everything is combined and the vegetables are nice and soft. Remove and let cool.
• Pasta -- As the mushrooms cooks, bring a pot of salted water up to a boil and cook the manicotti according to directions. Drain and set on a cookie sheet to cool. I spray the cookie sheet with Pam or any non stick so they don't stick.
• Filling Part II -- Now after the mushrooms have cooled, add to the ricotta cheese and the mozarella. Mix well and then stuff the manicotti and set to the side as you prepare the sauce.
• Sauce -- In a medium pot, melt the butter on medium heat and add the flour and mix well to combine. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a medium boil to let the sauce thicken. Add a little salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Once thickened, add the cheese and parsley and simmer just until melted.
• Casserole -- Add 1 cup of the sauce to the bottom of a casserole dish lightly sprayed with pam or any non stick spray. Then add the manicotti. Top with the remaining cheese sauce making sure to cover each manicotti. Top with the remaining parmesan.
• Bake -- 350 for 20-30 covered for (10 minutes) then uncovered for another 10-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Make sure to let it set 5 minutes before serving.
• A rich dish deserves a nice fresh crisp salad to go along the side. My secret salad. You know that jar of marinated vegetables next to the pickles and olives in the condiments aisle. Add a jar of that to some fresh romaine, add some fresh grape tomatoes and you have a great quick salad. You can even add some extra black or kalamata olive if you want. The vinegar and oil in the jar makes a great quick 2 minute salad. I usually add all the vegetables and about 1/2 of the liquid - Nothing else. Just toss and enjoy.

WARM WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, and when it is hot, add enough mushrooms just to cover the bottom of the pan (ultimately, you'll probably cook the mushrooms in 2 batches). Cook the mushrooms without stirring until browned on 1 side and then turn the mushrooms. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding a little more oil to the pan if necessary.
• Scrape the mushrooms back into the pan. Over medium heat, add the shallot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the baguette slices on a broiler pan, brush both sides with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Once the shallot is tender, add the tarragon and vinegar and cook until the mushrooms absorb the vinegar. Sprinkle with the parsley and season with salt. Add the butter pieces and swirl the pan until the butter melts and forms a sauce. Serve immediately over the baguette slices.