Best Broccoli And Cheese Manicotti Recipes

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Provided by RSDK

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces manicotti shells
1 (32-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella chesse, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again. 3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Add broccoli; mix well. 4. Fill each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup cheese mixture (see Notes) and place in prepared baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. 5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.

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Provided by Pamela

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 manicotti

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups finely dicd ham
2 cups finely chopped broccoli (including stems)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper (optional)
garlic (optional)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
10 cooked manicotti
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk

Steps:

Saute onions until tender.
Add ham, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and mayo, (I usually add a pinch of salt and pepper and a dash of garlic to taste too) When cheese is melted, remove from heat and cool slightly.
Stuff manicotti with ham mixture, dividing between shells evenly, and place in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Add flour and cook 1 minute.
Add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove from heat and add swiss cheese, stirring until smooth.
Pour sauce over manicotti.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
Perfect supper with a crisp salad and garlic bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 599.3, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 14.6

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Categories Pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 12-ounce package medium-size mushrooms
2 small tomatoes
1 medium-size onion
Salad oil
Two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and squeezed dry
One 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt
12 manicotti shells (about one 8-ounce package)
One 14-ounce jar marinara or spaghetti sauce

Steps:

Thinly slice mushrooms and tomatoes. Chop onion. 2. In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook onion until tender and lightly browned. Remove onion to large bowl; stir in 1 1/2 packages broccoli with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ground black pepper, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; set aside. 3. Prepare manicotti shells as label directs, using 1 teaspoon salt in water; drain. Rinse cooked manicotti shells immediately with running warm water to stop the cooking; drain again. 4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In same skillet over high heat, in 1 more tablespoon hot salad oil, cook mushrooms until tender; stir in marinara sauce, remaining chopped broccoli, and 3/4 cup water; heat through. 5. Using large decorating bag without tube, or using spoon, fill manicotti shells with ricotta mixture. Reserve 1 cup tomato sauce. Spoon remaining tomato sauce into 13" by 9" glass baking dish. Arrange filled manicotti shells in sauce in 1 layer. Tuck tomato slices among manicotti. Spoon reserved tomato sauce over manicotti. 6. Cover dish with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes until mixture is hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes for easier serving.