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Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti

November 17, 2015 by Tiffany 26 Comments

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Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti – delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum! 

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti

You won’t believe how easy this Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti is to make. It’s ooey gooey cheesy with a delicious creamy filling and simmered in tomato sauce.

Who doesn’t love making meals that don’t require babysitting? Just set it in the crock pot and go on with your day. You can also make the day before and just turn on the slow cooker when needed.

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

I used to eat a lot manicotti before but making used to be a pain. First, you needed to boil the pasta, cool it down and fill them up. Usually, my manicotti would break up before I was ready to fill them. It was so frustrating and time-consuming. Now using this crock pot method you will both save time and your dish will look beautiful.

It was so frustrating and time-consuming. Now using this crock pot method you will both save time and your dish will look beautiful.

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

So wash your hands and let’s get started.

First, we make the filling using spinach, goat cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan, mozzarella, and spices. You can really get creative and use your favorite combination of cheeses here.

My fave is the tanginess of the goat cheese combined with the parmesan. The mozzarella and ricotta has less flavor but provide the creaminess.

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

Next we mix everything with a big spoon

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

I place the filling in a large zip top bag and cut one of the edges. Fill each UNCOOKED manicotti with the filling using the zip top bag. You’ll see how easy it is! Just place the cut tip of the bag into hole of the manicotti and then apply pleasure to the bag.

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

Now we add delicious Ragu sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

We place the stuffed manicottis on top

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

We cover with more Ragu sauce and some yummy cheese. Mozzarella and Parmesan.

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

Now we cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until pasta is completely cooked. Looks delicious doesn’t it?

Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!

See how easy it was?

I hope you can try this delicious No Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti  at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!
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Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 
Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti - delicious ricotta spinach manicotti made in the slow cooker! A perfect easy vegetarian dinner idea that preps in no time. Yum!
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 858 kcal
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
For Filling
  • 15 oz Ricotta
  • 1/4 Cup Goat Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Package frozen spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry, 10
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • Salt + Pepper
For Manicotti
  • 8 oz Package of Manicotti shells
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 Cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 24 oz Jar of Ragu Sauce
Garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 Cup Pine nuts toasted (optional)
  • Basil chopped (optional)
Instructions
  1. Place all the filling ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined
  2. Pour the filling inside a large zip top bag. Cut away one corner
  3. Fill each uncooked manicotti with the filling
  4. In the bowl of a slow cooker pour 1/3 of the Ragu Sauce
  5. Place filled manicottis on top
  6. Cover with 1/3 of the sauce
  7. Cover with 1/2 cup of each cheeses
  8. Add the remaining manicottis
  9. Cover with the rest of the sauce
  10. Add the rest of the cheeses
  11. Cover with lid and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours
  12. Manicottis should be fork tender
  13. Remove from slow cooker and sprinkle garnishes on top
  14. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot No Cook Manicotti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 858 Calories from Fat 432
% Daily Value*
Fat 48g74%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 154mg51%
Sodium 1872mg81%
Potassium 972mg28%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 49g98%
Vitamin A 1975IU40%
Vitamin C 12.1mg15%
Calcium 908mg91%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ragu. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. Emily says

    April 1, 2017 at 1:24 pm

    So I made all the shells and froze them ( prepping for baby #2). I know I can thaw first and likely do the 2 hour cook time. Have you tried this, by chance? Really hoping to cook from frozen.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      April 1, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Emily! congrats on the baby! Honestly, I do not recommend freezing them. The texture of and shape of the pasta doesn’t hold very well.

      Reply
  2. Erin says

    May 5, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    Planning to try this tomorrow with gluten free shells (fingers crossed!) and with fresh spinach. Any clue on what you would recommend for amount of spinach when it is fresh not frozen? Still an ounce?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      May 5, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      Hi Erin! Remember that Spinach wilts a lot, so if using fresh, double the amount of spinach needed. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Erin says

        May 7, 2017 at 11:26 pm

        4 stars
        I only used about an ounce and it was good, although I wasn’t looking for heavy spinach. I could have used more, but it was fine as it was. I did use more sauce, as the gluten free noodles I expected to be an issue and found with more sauce and cooking on high, I should have cooked for a shorter time. It turned out good, but the noodles wound up disintegrating. I will try again with either less sauce or less time. 🙂

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          May 8, 2017 at 8:04 am

          Oh Erin, thanks for your feedback. So sorry about your pasta disintegrating. GF pasta uses less time than regular one, I guess.

          Reply
  3. Pam says

    June 20, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    What do you think about doubling the recipe in the crockpot or layering extra manicotti on top of each other? I am a nurse and am thinking this might be good to take to work to feed my co-workers on a weekend shift when the cafeteria doesn’t have anything good to offer.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      June 20, 2017 at 7:27 pm

      Hi Pam! Sounds great, just make sure you have enough sauce to cover BOTH layers!
      Let me know how it comes out

      Reply
  4. Cristina says

    September 17, 2018 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    This was great. Made without spinach because I didn’t have it.

    Yummy!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      September 17, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Thanks for the feedback Christina!

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    September 25, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Do you think the manicotti could be prepped the night before, refrigerated, and put in the slow cooker the next day? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      September 26, 2018 at 9:21 am

      yes Katie! it would work great

      Reply
  6. jill says

    September 29, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    really delicious recipe!! i always caramelize onions and garlic whenever i have ricotta in a recipe, taste great with the creaminess. Totally will make again!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      September 29, 2018 at 10:59 pm

      That’s a great tip, Jill! I am sure it the caramelized onions will give it a nice sweetness to the recipe. Glad you like the manicotti and thanks for your feedback

      Reply
  7. Alison says

    October 23, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today and every one LOVED it! I made some slight changes based on what I had: cottage cheese mixed with chopped fresh spinach, fresh mozzarella, Parm and a little pesto for the filling, and used some fresh spinach in the layering. I also topped with the fresh mozzarella and Parmesan. The bag worked so well for putting the filling in. Mine cooked on high for 2 hours but next time I’ll do 2.5 hours. My kids ate so much-everyone had multiple servings! Yay!! Win!!! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      October 24, 2018 at 8:09 am

      Love your changes Alison! the addition of pesto is genius! Thanks for your feedback

      Reply
  8. Diane says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    Do you have a substitution suggestion for goat cheese? Our small town grocery store doesn’t carry it. And please don’t say cottage cheese…..that stuff should rot in hell lol. Nasty! Any other suggestions?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      October 26, 2018 at 11:27 am

      What about ricotta cheese or even feta

      Reply
  9. Elena says

    March 31, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    We love love love this recipe! Every couple of weeks i make large batches of tasty food for my grandma, my husbands grandparents and a coworker and I am planning on making this for them! I usually make them in disposable pans and was wondering what you would recommend for cook time in a conventional oven? I would be making a day ahead if time so they would sit in the fridge overnight and then be cooked the next day. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      April 1, 2019 at 8:45 am

      Hi Elena! For a conventional oven bake covered for 45 minutes uncover and let it brown on top for 15 minutes more

      Reply
      • Summer says

        August 28, 2019 at 11:34 am

        What temp and how long would you recommend to do this in the oven for?

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          August 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm

          350 F for about 35-45 minutes. Sauce should be bubbly

          Reply
  10. Judy Zumbrun says

    September 4, 2019 at 10:02 am

    I freeze these all the time . I assemble them and then put them back in the tray that the manicotti came in. I wrapped them securely in plastic wrap, then put them back in the box thay came in, date them and put them in the freezer.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      September 6, 2019 at 8:55 am

      Thanks for the tips Judy!

      Reply
    • lisa engles says

      May 27, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Great idea! Do you unthaw before cooking? or just layer them in to the sauce and cheese still frozen?

      Reply
      • Tiffany says

        May 28, 2020 at 9:10 am

        I do not thaw! that’s the great thing!

        Reply

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