Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
858 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti
Description
The recipe starts with a filling composed of ricotta, goat cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, dried oregano, egg, thawed and drained spinach, nutmeg, and black pepper. This creamy, seasoned mixture is stuffed into uncooked manicotti shells using a zip-top bag as a piping tool. Layers of tomato sauce, filled manicotti, and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan are assembled in the crock pot.
The slow cooker cooks the dish on high for two hours or low for four, allowing the pasta shells to become tender as they absorb moisture from the sauce. The cheese melts into a cohesive filling and topping, with the garlic and seasonings providing savory depth. Once finished, optional garnishes like toasted pine nuts and chopped basil add texture and fresh herbal notes.
This no-cook method makes preparing manicotti simpler by skipping pre-cooking pasta. The slow cooker ensures even cooking and melding of flavors over time. It's a convenient way to create a classic baked pasta dish requiring minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
For Filling
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/4 Cup goat cheese
- 1/4 Cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 Clove garlic minced
- 1/2 Teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 egg
- 1 spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry, 10, frozen, in package
- 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
- salt
- black pepper
For Manicotti
- 8 oz manicotti shells package of
- 1 Cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 24 oz tomato sauce
Garnish (optional)
- 1/2 Cup pine nuts toasted (optional)
- basil chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined
- Pour the filling inside a large zip top bag. Cut away one corner
- Fill each uncooked manicotti with the filling
- In the bowl of a slow cooker pour 1/3 of the Ragu Sauce
- Place filled manicottis on top
- Cover with 1/3 of the sauce
- Cover with 1/2 cup of each cheeses
- Add the remaining manicottis
- Cover with the rest of the sauce
- Add the rest of the cheeses
- Cover with lid and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours
- Manicottis should be fork tender
- Remove from slow cooker and sprinkle garnishes on top
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 858 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 858kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1872mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 972mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1975IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 908mg | 91% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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