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Italian-American Classics
A simpler, easier method for making manicotti that wouldn’t test our patience.

Stuffed manicotti makes a hearty and delicious main course, but in most cases its preparation is best left in the hands of a practiced and patient Italian grandmother. Manicotti may indeed look homey, but blanching and stuffing pasta tubes is a tedious chore, and the ricotta filling can be uninspired and watery, making all that effort for naught. We wanted a simpler, easier method for making manicotti that wouldn’t test our patience, and we wanted it to taste as good as it looked—tender noodles, a rich and creamy cheese filling, and a well-seasoned tomato sauce to pull the dish together. Thick slices of toasted garlic bread make the perfect accompaniment.

Recipes
Baked Manicotti with Prosciutto
Baked Manicotti Puttanesca
Baked Manicotti
Baked Manicotti with Sausage
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Baked Manicotti with Spinach


Tasting Lab
Supermarket Parmesan Cheese


Equipment Center
Garlic Presses
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