Shortcut Manicotti

I like manicotti, but find it time consuming filling the readymade shells. An easy shortcut...

Boil lasagna noodles, drain, & cut them in half horizontally.

Place filling of choice down the center of the noodle & roll up. Place seam side down in baking dish. Follow your favorite manicotti recipe.

(Tonight I'll be using leftover spinach souffle, ricotta, chopped onions, & Vodka Tomato sauce. Wanted to incorporate toasted pine nuts, but only have walnuts. Use any filling(s) you like.)

I like that idea !!!! thanks for posting !!!

You're welcome, chocolatemoose. Next time I want to try another filling idea...

Butternut Squash w/ Spinach & Ricotta & Lemon Sage Brown Butter Sauce.

http://prouditaliancook.blogspot.com/2009/10/butternut-squash-stuffed-shells-with.html

Ooo, that sounds easy enough. I'm guessing it tastes pretty similar still since it's just pasta anyway, right?

Thanks, QC. Just call it lasagna-cotti. ;-)