Manicotti Shells
Homemade manicotti shells made with flour, eggs, and olive oil, perfect for filling with your favorite ingredients.
Equipment
- large bowl
- rolling pin
- wooden dowel
- large pot
- towel
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup water (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon semolina flour (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for boiling)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and olive oil.
- Gradually mix together, adding water a little at a time until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a thin sheet.
- Cut the dough into 4×6 inch rectangles. Roll each rectangle around a wooden dowel to form tubes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to a gentle boil. Carefully cook the manicotti shells for 4-5 minutes. Remove and place on a towel to drain and cool.
- Fill or bake shells as desired with your preferred filling and sauce.
Notes
These manicotti shells can be filled with various ingredients and sauces to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shellCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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