Best Pressure Cooker Spinach And Three Cheese Manicotti Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER SPINACH AND THREE-CHEESE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the filling by mixing the ricotta, Parmesan, half the mozzarella, egg, spinach, herbs, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Place the filling into a piping bag (or squeeze it into the corner of a zipper sealable plastic bag with the corner cut off).
• 2. Squeeze the filling into the manicotti shells, using your fingers to push any extra filling into the ends.
• 3. Combine the chopped tomatoes and the marinara sauce in a bowl.
• 4. Pour the water into the bottom of the pressure cooker insert. Add a third of the sauce to the water. Place five of the filled manicotti shells into the sauce, making sure they are surrounded by sauce. Pour a third of the remaining sauce on top. Layer another five manicotti shells into the cooker and pour half of the remaining sauce on top. Finish by placing the remaining manicotti shells into the cooker and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
• 5. Lock the lid in place and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure come down naturally. Remove the lid and test for doneness with a paring knife. Scatter the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and return the lid to the cooker. Let the dish sit for ten minutes so the cheese melts and the manicotti cools enough to eat it.
• 6. Serve with chopped fresh parsley as a garnish.

SPINACH AND CHEESE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and season generously with salt. Cook according to package directions. Drain and squeeze the excess water from the spinach.
• Cook the pasta shells until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Drain and pat dry.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cover the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch ovenproof baking dish with 1 cup of the marinara sauce.
• In a medium mixing bowl, evenly combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, the eggs, garlic and the spinach. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the manicotti shell and line them up in the baking dish.
• Cover with the remaining sauce. Scatter the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
• Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.