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Manicotti Shells

Published: October 22, 2015 | Updated: November 12, 2019 | By Ashlee

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This post is sponsored by Prego®. All opinions are my own.

One of my favorite moments in our crazy day is when we all sit down to dinner together. Lately, I’ve been getting busier and busier (which is a good problem to have) and I don’t get to make the long and involved meals that take all afternoon. In fact over the last few months I’m not even making all the meals! My husband and two oldest are each in charge of one dinner a week now, which means fast and easy, BUT also still full of amazing flavors my family has come to expect from dinner time.

Manicotti shells

Manicotti has been a family favorite since… well always! BUT filling manicotti tubes can be frustrating and time consuming, SO for ease and speed we switched over to Jumbo shells! Large shells make it easy to just scoop the cheese mixture into! AND my kids LOVE Prego® traditonal sauce much as (let’s be honest, probably MORE than) my homemade, more time-consuming version! I mean seriously, it smells and tastes amazing. So what used to be an entire afternoon of cooking, is now just about 40 mins to get to the table!

Free manicotti recipe

Tips: Don’t over cook the shells, since they’ll also be baked, al dente is perfect. I cook the entire box, even though I don’t use every shell, because there are always a few ripped or broken ones. Also I like to make sure the shells are completely covered with sauce, it may not be as pretty, but covered shells won’t dry out or get crisp in the oven while baking. Your really just baking to melt the cheese, so don’t over bake.

stuffing manicotti shells

Manicotti shells recipe

Manicotti Shells

just like manicotti but in shells instead of tubes this dinner is easy to make and delicious
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

  • 30 jumbo shells
  • 30 oz ricotta
  • 4 C mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 C grated Parmesan
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 45 oz jar Prego Traditional Sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cook the shells according to the packet directions, al dente. Strain (don’t rinse) and let them cool slightly.
  • Combine cheeses, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Pour a little sauce in bottom of 9×13 pan.
  • Fill the shells with a spoon and place into the pan.
  • Pour rest of sauce over the top and spread it out.
  • Sprinkle extra mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cook 20-40 min, until the center is warm.
  • When the sauce starts to bubble it’s done.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 1mg
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sprinkling cheese on manacotti

And there you have it, quick, flavorful and a dish that the ENTIRE family loves! Even the pickiest eater (I mean pasta and cheese? hard to go wrong, right?) loves these shells. Add some garlic bread and a quick salad and you have an amazing, and impressive meal! This is one that my 14-year-old makes once a month at least. And you can scale it down to half a batch in a 9×9 pan easily. We don’t have a ton of leftovers, but those we do, get eaten the next day pretty quick. In fact, the boys fight over the leftovers if there ever are any!

Manicotti

So there you have, delicious, full of flavor and easy! What are some of your favorite go-to weeknight meals? I need a few more as our weeknights just seem to get more crazy every month! I’d love to hear what you all enjoy making (and eating)!

this manicotti in shells dinner is fast and easy and one that everyone in the family loves. Perfect for a busy night

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  1. Kara

    August 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I actually think it looks good. It’s time for lunch and I’m starving. I do the same thing with the shells. So much easier!!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      August 2, 2010 at 11:34 pm

      Right? Shells are the only way to go for Manicotti! I’m still working on taking nice looking food photo’s!

  2. lisa

    August 5, 2010 at 1:05 am

    This sounds super yummy and I'm starving right now!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      August 4, 2010 at 9:52 pm

      It is good and so easy compared to some Manicotti recipes!

  3. Terrell

    August 12, 2010 at 9:07 am

    LOOOVE this recipe!! I’m so going to have to make it! Be sure to link it up at my link party/giveaway tomorrow!!
    Have a terrific day!!
    ~Terrell @ FFD~

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      August 21, 2010 at 2:34 pm

      I’m sorry I missed your link party and giveaway! I can’t wait to check it out once I get back into town and start crafting again!

  4. Kathy Bocchino

    December 22, 2016 at 9:35 am

    For everyone’s information shells are not the same as manicotti — if you use shells that would be stuffed shells. Get your Italian food correct please.

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    • Ashlee

      January 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      it’s manicotti filling encased in pasta – I use this same recipe and pipe into manicotti shells when I have the time – I just choose to use shells for the speed. I’m so sorry it upset you so much

  5. Christina

    December 22, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    5 stars thank you for the wonderful recipe I made it so delicious hubby and kids approved and it was fast just like you said 💋

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      January 6, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      YAY glad it was a hit! it’s always been a favorite!

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