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Ragú No Boiling Lasagna

Ragú No Boiling Lasagna

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, eggs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a large bowl; mix well and set aside.
  3. 3 Spread 1 cup sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 4 uncooked noodles, then 1 cup sauce and 1/2 of the ricotta mixture; repeat. Top with remaining 4 uncooked noodles and remaining sauce. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By RAG

Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric

Pasta with Ricotta and Turmeric

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilloni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk ricotta, grated Grana padano, turmeric, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in enough pasta water to give the sauce a creamy consistency.
  3. 3 Drain the pasta, reserving a bit more pasta water. Fold the pasta into the sauce, adding a bit of pasta water if necessary. Season with salt.

By Buckwheat Queen

Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  3. 3 Mix ricotta cheese, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and oregano in a bowl.
  4. 4 Loosen the skin on the chicken breasts to form a pocket, and stuff with the ricotta cheese mixture.
  5. 5 Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and brush with oil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 45 minutes.

By Julie1271

Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
  3. 3 Combine cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, and 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Transfer into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By BUCHKO

Pasta with Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Pasta with Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tagliatelle and return to a boil; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. 2 Cook sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese, then stir in parsley and basil. Toss in tagliatelle to combine.

By Michelle Finley Baker

Bettie's Lasagna Roll Ups

Bettie's Lasagna Roll Ups

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just slightly underdone; drain and rinse.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated cheese, ricotta cheese, tofu, frozen spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Lay out a noodle. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on the noodle, then add a thin layer of sauce. Roll the noodle up, and place seam side down in a 13x9 pan. Repeat for other noodles. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 min, or until hot and bubbly.

By BETTIE

Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta

Turkey Bake with Whole Wheat Pasta

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside on counter to allow to come to room temperature.
  3. 3 Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook penne in boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4 While pasta cooks, place a skillet over medium heat. Crumble turkey into the skillet; cook and stir until turkey is completely browned. Drain and add to pasta.
  5. 5 Spread 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish; stir the rest of the spaghetti sauce into pasta and turkey mixture. Spoon about half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish; top with cheese mixture and spread into an even layer. Spread remaining pasta mixture over cheese layer. Cover with aluminum foil if desired.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown on top, about 30 minutes.

By Jessica Murfin

Deadly Delicious Lasagna

Deadly Delicious Lasagna

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, then lay noodles on a paper towel.
  2. 2 While the noodles are cooking, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix 2 jars spaghetti sauce and ricotta together in a large bowl. Mix Parmesan and mozzarella together in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Add sausage and spinach to ricotta mixture. Stir in all but 1 cup Parmesan-mozzarella mixture until combined.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  6. 6 Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with a thin layer of spaghetti sauce from the remaining jar. Place 3 to 4 noodles lengthwise and side-by-side onto sauce; place 3 to 4 more noodles on top, overlapping and in a staggered pattern. Add a generous layer of sausage-ricotta mixture.
  7. 7 Repeat layers twice more. Layer remaining noodles on top of the lasagna, pour over remaining spaghetti sauce, and cover with reserved 1 cup Parmesan-mozzarella mixture.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

By Paul Kahl

Pasta Lasagna

Pasta Lasagna

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; remove from heat.
  4. 4 In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and beaten egg. Stir until well combined.
  5. 5 In the prepared dish layer half the pasta, half the sauce and half the cheese mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven 34 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

By Regan

Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce

Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook orecchiette according to package directions, reducing time by 1 minute, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix until a paste forms. Add 1/3 cup hot pasta water and whisk well. Repeat with another 1/3 cup pasta water.
  3. 3 Transfer pasta to a saucepan using a strainer, letting most, but not all, the water drain off. Reserve cooking water. Add the sauce mixture and turn heat to medium. Cook and stir until sauce thickens enough to coat the pasta evenly, about 2 minutes. Add more pasta water if sauce gets too thick. Stir in pesto. Taste and season as desired. Transfer pasta to a warm bowl.

By John Mitzewich

Spaghetti Torte

Spaghetti Torte

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x3 inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, and drain.
  3. 3 While spaghetti is cooking, combine Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, and egg whites in a large bowl. Toss with cooked spaghetti to coat.
  4. 4 Press half the spaghetti mixture in bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the basil, and top with half the tomatoes and half the provolone cheese. Press remaining spaghetti mixture into pan, sprinkle with remaining basil, and top with remaining tomatoes. Place remaining provolone cheese over the top.
  5. 5 Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand about 15 minutes, remove sides of pan, transfer to a serving platter. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Karen C. Greenlee

Individual Cacio e Pepe Lasagnas

Individual Cacio e Pepe Lasagnas

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease four 8-ounce ramekins. Break 12 lasagna noodles into 2-inch pieces; save any remaining noodles for another use.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix drained noodles, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 2 teaspoons pepper together in a medium bowl.
  4. 4 Divide noodle mixture among the prepared ramekins. Top with remaining Pecorino cheese, olive oil, and pepper.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

By Peggy Oliver

Pizza Rustica

Pizza Rustica

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
65 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain grease.
  3. 3 Mix together Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in cooked sausage, prosciutto, and parsley until incorporated.
  4. 4 Roll 1 pie crust into an 11-inch circle on a lightly floured work surface. Transfer to a pie plate, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Pierce crust all over with a fork. Spread sausage mixture over crust. Roll remaining pie crust into a 12-inch circle; place on top. Seal and flute edges. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until center is set and crust is browned, about 1 hour.

By Diane Felico

Gnudi (Ricotta Gnocchi)

Gnudi (Ricotta Gnocchi)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add basil and cook uncovered until just wilted, about 1 minute. Immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain. Squeeze very dry and finely chop.
  2. 2 Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup flour, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add basil, white pepper, and salt; mix until gnudi mixture is well-combined.
  3. 3 Dust your hands with remaining 1/4 cup flour and form gnudi mixture into small balls.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lemon juice. Boil gnudi in batches until they float to the top of the water, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.

By Callinectes Sapidus

Manicotti with Cheese

Manicotti with Cheese

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent noodles from sticking together.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
  4. 4 In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.

By Mary

Unbelievable Spinach Calzones

Unbelievable Spinach Calzones

4.2

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and spinach. Set aside.
  3. 3 Divide the bread dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out to about an 8 inch circle. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the ricotta filling onto each circle, fold over and seal the edges. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely browned on the tops and bottoms.

By Tosha Fields

Meatball Pasta Bake

Meatball Pasta Bake

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes less than the package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and ricotta cheese; mix to combine. Add cooked pasta and mix to combine. Season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  4. 4 Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of sauce without meatballs. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Add another layer of sauce with meatballs on top and sprinkle with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Add another layer of 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Add the rest of the sauce and meatball mixture on top, followed by remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove foil and bake until cheese starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!

By Karla Harmer

Chef John's Basil Ricotta Gnocchi

Chef John's Basil Ricotta Gnocchi

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Briefly blanch basil leaves in simmering water, about 20 seconds. Transfer immediately to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Drain on towels. Place basil in bowl of a blender. Add eggs. Blend until basil is blended in and mixture achieves an even green color with flecks of basil.
  2. 2 Place ricotta in a mixing bowl. Add basil/egg mixture, salt, cayenne, Parmesan cheese, and flour. Thoroughly mix together using a spatula; whisk mixture to ensure ingredient are evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Scoop out a small portion of dough using a teaspoon. Using a second spoon, shape into a rounded oval. Repeat until you have enough gnocchi for a batch, about 6 or so.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Drop shaped gnocchi in batches into pot as you form them. After a minute or so they will rise to the surface. Continue simmering until they spring back to the touch when you remove one from the water to test it, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  5. 5 Optional step: Melt butter in a skillet until bubbling. Add cooked gnocchi and brown on each side. Serve with a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of the butter from the pan.

By John Mitzewich

Three Cheese Manicotti II

Three Cheese Manicotti II

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix 3 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, and basil. Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture.
  4. 4 Spread about 2 cups pasta sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish, and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and continue baking 10 minutes, until mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

By Sonrisa

Lasagna Alfredo

Lasagna Alfredo

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Place frozen spinach and 1/2 cup water in a 2-quart nonstick saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and squeeze out any excess water.
  4. 4 Stir together chicken and 1 jar Alfredo sauce in a medium bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Mix together ricotta and spinach in a second medium bowl until well combined.
  6. 6 Arrange a single layer of lasagna noodles in a 9x13-inch baking dish, edges overlapping. Pour chicken-Alfredo mixture over noodles and spread evenly. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with another layer of noodles. Spread spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Pour 1/2 of the remaining jar of Alfredo sauce over spinach mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Lay on a final noodle layer and top with remaining 1/2 jar Alfredo sauce and 2 cups mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is brown and bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes.

By Sybil Gregory

Ravioli Lasagna

Ravioli Lasagna

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 2 Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 1/2 cups Romano cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  3. 3 To assemble lasagna, spread 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, and place frozen ravioli on top in a single layer. Spread about 1 cup of ricotta mixture over ravioli. Repeat layers 3 more times, ending with a layer of frozen ravioli. Spread with 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of Romano cheese on top. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, until casserole is bubbling. Then remove the aluminum foil, and bake another 10 minutes to brown cheese on top. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

By STREETANGEL

Skillet Spinach Lasagna

Skillet Spinach Lasagna

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir, breaking it into smaller pieces, until brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in noodles.
  2. 2 Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce over sausage-noodle mixture; bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer until noodles are cooked and sauce thickens, about 25 minutes. Add spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella. Cover skillet and remove from heat. Let lasagna stand for 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

By Sharon Thomas

Baked Ziti Casserole

Baked Ziti Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain. Rinse ziti with cold water until cool; drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Mix together ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour ziti mixture into the dish. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce and cheese layer is bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

By skentals

Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, parsley, and egg in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Brown meat in a large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
  3. 3 Spoon 1 cup meat sauce into a slow cooker; top with ½ noodles (broken to fit) and ½ ricotta mixture. Add 2 cups meat sauce; top with remaining ½ noodles (broken to fit), remaining ½ ricotta mixture, and remaining meat sauce. Cover slow cooker with lid.
  4. 4 Cook on Low until liquid is absorbed, 4 to 6 hours. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese; let stand, covered, until melted, about 10 minutes.

By Kraft

Easy Spinach Lasagna with White Sauce

Easy Spinach Lasagna with White Sauce

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 10x15 inch lasagna pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place the spinach in a medium bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Mix in ricotta. Beat the egg with a wire whisk, and add it to the spinach and ricotta. Stir well to blend.
  3. 3 Combine pasta sauce with milk in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  4. 4 Spread about 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish. Place 3 uncooked noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with half of the carrots and half of the mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetable mixture. Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over the noodles. Spread the remaining spinach mixture over the sauce, followed by layers of the remaining carrots and mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetables. Pour remaining sauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, spray side down.
  5. 5 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and spoon some sauce over the exposed top noodles. Turn the oven off, and place the uncovered dish back into the warm oven for 15 more minutes. Serve at once, or let rest until ready to serve.

By Juanita

Cacio e Pepe Lasagna

Cacio e Pepe Lasagna

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease four 8-ounce ramekins with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix together drained noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl. Divide mixture among the ramekins. Top with 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown in spots and lasagna is heated through, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and paprika, if desired.

By Sahara B

Make-Ahead Manicotti

Make-Ahead Manicotti

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix ricotta cheese and eggs together in a medium bowl until blended. Stir in spinach, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stuff mixture into uncooked pasta shells.
  2. 2 Pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into a medium baking dish; spread to cover the bottom. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove shells from the refrigerator.
  4. 4 Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for 15 more minutes.

By Sandir

Chicken Rollatina

Chicken Rollatina

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine ricotta cheese, ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Lay pounded chicken breasts on a flat work surface; spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture in center of each breast. Roll chicken breast around ricotta mixture; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts and ricotta mixture. Place rolled chicken into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  4. 4 Spread mushrooms around rolled chicken breasts; pour white wine and lemon juice over top. Scatter 1 tablespoon butter over chicken; sprinkle remaining ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese over top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, return penne to the pot, and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  7. 7 Divide penne among serving bowls, place chicken over top, and spoon pan juices over chicken and penne.

By Aimes

Eggplant-Ziti Parmesan

Eggplant-Ziti Parmesan

4.0

Prep
Cook
45 min
Total
525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggplant slices in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Let drain over a bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour. I like to do this overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook for about 6 minutes, or until almost tender. It will cook the rest of the way in the oven. Drain. Mix together the ricotta cheese and eggs in a small bowl. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and Pecorino Romano cheese.
  3. 3 Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange layers of eggplant, cheese, ziti pasta, and more sauce all the way to the top of the pan. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and cheese is lightly browned.

By MOMMULL1214

Manicotti

Manicotti

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook manicotti in boiling water until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. 3 Mix ricotta, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into an 11x17-inch baking dish. Stuff each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the top of the shells and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy.

By Anny