Save time in the kitchen with this super easy crockpot manicotti. Using this no boil recipe you’ll have dinner in the slow cooker in no time!
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Pasta lovers will agree that it’s a hassle to boil and then pipe manicotti, while busy moms desire to create yummy meals for their family but don’t have a ton of time. This Crockpot No-Boil Manicotti recipe is the perfect solution!
I love how easy it is to make, not to mention that there’s a fabulous feeling when you have a meal ready to go and cooking for your family before dinnertime rolls around!
As I perused the Bertolli Pasta Sauces at the store there were all kinds of yummy flavors of their Tuscan-inspired sauces that I could choose from. I would have loved to try the Olive Oil & Garlic but chose the Tomato & Basil because I knew it would be a flavor that both Trent and I would like.
Mix together three cheeses and a few spices and you have yourself a yummy filling! Easy peasy!
Piping the manicotti is not as hard as you think. The trick is to make sure you have the perfect size hole in your bag (about 1/2″). I got into the rhythm by the second shell and it went really fast after that.
Fill the majority of the shell on one side and then top off the other side.
It is best to use an oblong crockpot because it holds more shells. The sauce on the bottom of the crockpot helps to thoroughly cook the noodles.
You’ll have to stack the shells on top of each other. Just make sure they are thoroughly covered with sauce.
Easy Crockpot Manicotti | No Boil Recipe
Filling
2 1/4 cups Cottage Cheese
1 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Additional Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
2 jars Bertolli Spaghetti Sauce
14.5 oz can of Diced Tomatoes, drained
8 oz Manicotti shells
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- Brown the ground beef and add 1 jar of spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes.
- While meat mixture is simmering, put together your filling by combining all ingredients.
- Place the filling mixture in a gallon size freezer bag and snip off the end.
- Place remaining jar of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of an oval crockpot.
- Pipe the filling mixture into the manicotti and place in crockpot.
- Cover the filled manicotti with the meat mixture. Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours, or until manicotti is fork tender. (Top with 1 cup of Mozzarella the last 30 minutes of cook time.)
If you’d rather have a simple marinara sauce, feel free to omit the meat. It’s really up to you and your family!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Bertolli®. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Is it possible to cook it on low if you cook it longer? Sounds delicious and I’m looking for meals I can put on while I’m at work and be ready when I get home with the family. Thanks!
If you’re going to cook it on low I would cook it for 4-5 hours.
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Wonderful recipe and would like to try it but was wondering do you think I could use ricotta cheese in stead of cottage cheese. TY
Yes you could definitely use ricotta cheese.
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I made this! It’s not even done yet and I’m drooling! Yes, I’m sampling – shh!
I made a couple substitutions that worked really well! I used Ricotta instead of cottage cheese. Also, Parmesan blends and mozzarella blends instead of just one of each! That way I can say it’s a 7 cheese Manicotti! FANCY LOL and no one in my family needs to know how easy it was to make!
I also used my own spice blend – I learned once I returned from the store I didn’t have Italian seasoning. 1 tbsp oregano, 2 tbsp basil, 1 tbsp garlic powder – once I mixed it together, I put it in the gallon bag and stuck it in the fridge until my hamburger sauce was ready. I could make a meal just on the cheese mix alone! It was so amazing. Of course, I cut the hole in my bag a little to large so some kept leaking out the sides of the manicotti – no biggie – I just ate the spillage! I also didn’t add the extra diced tomatoes – the spaghetti sauce I chose already had chunks of tomato!
This is definitely a share and repeat recipe!
I’m also considering using some Italian sausage next time!
Yum!
I’m so glad you liked this recipe as much as I do, Angie! And I love how you substituted different items in your pantry to make it work for you.
Thanks for sharing!
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Did you mean ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese?????? Thanks.
Hi Yadira! No, I meant to put cottage cheese…it melts beautifully! Of course, you’re more than welcome to use ricotta cheese if you’d like.
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This looks absolutely delish……however I was wondering about the weight size of the sauce jars. as I might have to subsititue another brand of sauce. Thanks
It’s a 24 oz jar, Joanne. Enjoy!
I am wondering if you have prepared the manicotti and then frozen it for use on another day? Can this recipe be used for a freezer to crockpot meal? Thanks!
Karen, I haven’t tried to freeze this but I don’t know why you couldn’t.
If you do try freezing it beforehand please let us know how it turns out!
Hello Karen,
I was wondering if you ever did try freezing them. I was curious about doing the same.
Nina
Any chance you have tried this with gluten free pasta or know if anyone has? Would love to try this for the simplicity factor, but have to use gluten free manicotti.
I haven’t, Erin, but if I ever see gluten free manicotti shells I’ll definitely try it!
If you do end up trying the gluten free pasta please let us know how it turns out!
Hello Erin,
In my experience gluten free pastas get much mushier when boiled. I would think even more so in the crockpot. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks Nina….I’ve done the gluten free no-boil lasagna and it has worked well, so I was hoping this might work out too, although there aren’t any “no-boil” specific manicotti shells…thinking I may try it anyway!
Was so delicious looking for some more recipes tk u
I’m so glad to hear that!
Thank you for sharing, Pat!
Made this last night and….FABULOUS! I’m in love! I made one small change though, and it was amazing….I had a package of frozen spinach in the freezer and added it to the cheese mixture……. was perfect! I’ll never boil those shells again! Thank you for the recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Catherine! And adding the spinach is a fabulous idea – thanks for sharing! :o)
Did this tonight and loved it! The more stiff cheeses made it very difficult to pipe. I used the Garlic and Olive Oil one…… but realized I needed two jars! Ran to the nearest store and they only had the one you had. Used garlic on top and basil on bottom. Tasting both I would suggest garlic as it had a more defined, unique taste
I’m so glad you loved it, Melinda! Thanks for the suggestions!
Did I miss how many servings ?
I would say it serves 6-8 people – it made 13 manicotti shells.
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Have you tried an instant pot version of this? I just got mine and want to make my favorite recipes in it. Everyone I’ve made this for loves it!
Sadly, I don’t own an instant pot. If you try this recipe in yours please let us know how it turns out!
Can you freeze this after making it? I live alone and want to make things that I can just take out of the freezer and heat up so I’m not eating the same thing for an entire week and then get sick of it. It looks really good and I want to try it.
Honestly I haven’t tried freezing the leftovers, but I would definitely try it.
What brand makes no boil manicotti shells? I can’t find any!
I don’t believe there are no boil manicotti noodles. You can use any brand that you like – you just don’t have to boil them for this recipe.
Thank you so much for this recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. I always always use ricotta, for some reason I avoid recipes with cottage cheese (not sure why, because I like cottage cheese alone) but this time I went for it. It was perfect! My family of 6 loved it, including my 8 month old. Thanks again. I will keep this one in my rotation!
Yay Leah, this makes my heart so happy!
Thank you for sharing!
This is a family favorite but this time around I need to try to make it the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight because I will not have time to assemble it tomorrow. Have you tired this? Do you have any advice?
I’m so glad to hear that K!
I haven’t tried to make it the day before but definitely think you could. Just make sure to bring your crockpot to room temperature before baking so it doesn’t crack. If you try it please let us know how it works for you!
If your family doesn’t care for diced tomatoes what would you add instead or would you just leave it out?
I would just leave them out, April!