Manicotti differs from cannelloni depending on the type of dry pasta used - manicotti is extruded in a cylinder shape that can be filled, while cannelloni is traditionally a flat sheet of pasta that is wrapped around the filling to make a cylinder. Either way results in a delicious pasta dish! This simple recipe uses flavour-packed, ready made pasta sauce and pesto to help get dinner in the oven in a flash.
Servings
Total
1 hr
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Contains
soy
gluten
Free from
peanut
tree nut
sesame
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I finished it off with some cashew 'parmesan' and it was absolutely delicious!
PUL Team - March 30, 2025, 6:03 p.m.
Mmm love this idea, Yasmin, thank you! 😊
Julia Wasala - Oct. 7, 2024, 6:44 p.m.
Sauce and filling very tasty! I made this with canneloni shells, they needed a few minutes more so I think I'm gonna pre-cook them next time. Somehow, if I use uncooked pasta in baked dishes, it never fully cooks unless I pre-boil it in water. Could be nice if it were possible to provide some directions on how to replace uncommon ingredients!
PUL Team - Oct. 7, 2024, 10:20 p.m.
Hey Julia, thanks for the feedback! Pre-cooking the pasta sounds like a great solution, and we’ll make a note about adding some alternative ingredient suggestions in the future 🤗
Robyn - Sept. 8, 2024, 11:13 p.m.
Delicious! Unfortunately my store only had rigatoni so I stuffed a lot of those, lol I also had to bake longer. Next time I’d double the béchamel sauce because it was so good.
Nicole Mahmood - May 15, 2024, 6:34 p.m.
I made this with jumbo shells as I’m trying to use ingredients already in my pantry, and it worked well! I cooked the shells beforehand as I wasn’t sure if I could put them in the oven uncooked like the manicotti. My partner and I loved it!
Jennifer Lawrence - April 28, 2024, 4:08 a.m.
Hi team! Made this for dinner tonight and served it with a Caesar salad recipe also from your app. It was an absolute hit! Husband and kids all loved it!
PUL Team - April 29, 2024, 4:32 p.m.
Love the pairing, Jennifer! So glad that the manicotti was enjoyed 🙌
Mallory - April 17, 2024, 8:21 p.m.
This was so satisfying and delicious. I made it as a lasagne as I couldn’t find any shells, but it worked great
cheesy joke - March 30, 2024, 8:07 p.m.
Amazing stuff right there! The tomato sauce elevates it to another level 😊
Terhi Stratton - March 27, 2024, 1:42 a.m.
These are so fun and tasty! Thank you for the recipe! (I love this app and the step-by-step directions with beautiful photos 🥰)
PUL Team - March 28, 2024, 5:27 a.m.
Awe thanks so much, Terhi, it means a lot! 😊
Ruth Moritz - March 25, 2024, 7:35 p.m.
Loving the new app! I have a quick question. I made the tofu mix bit now don't have time to make the recipe. Could I freeze the tofu mix?
PUL Team - March 28, 2024, 5:31 a.m.
Hey Ruth, we imagine you can freeze the tofu mix for later use but it may change the texture slightly. We'd recommend transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag, ensuring to remove any excess air. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, and drain any water - if there is any, before using it in the recipe 🤗
Andrea - March 9, 2024, 8:09 p.m.
What a delicious meal! So simple, but incredibly rich in flavor and taste! Lucky me, I made a batch so I can enjoy tomorrow again! 💚
Jude - Feb. 26, 2024, 1:52 a.m.
This was pretty easy to make, I just crumbled the tofu with my hands and stuffed the shells with a spoon but don't think they were as stuffed as the recipe because I got way more than seven shells. I'm also just starting to come around to the flavor of nutritional yeast but with that said, I did still like the sauce! I'm definitely looking forward to leftovers !
Manuela Suciu - Feb. 19, 2024, 9:25 p.m.
Love this recipe. It's simple, nutritious and delicious. It's actually staple in our house so I was glad to see it uploaded to the app ❤
What others say
I finished it off with some cashew 'parmesan' and it was absolutely delicious!
Sauce and filling very tasty! I made this with canneloni shells, they needed a few minutes more so I think I'm gonna pre-cook them next time. Somehow, if I use uncooked pasta in baked dishes, it never fully cooks unless I pre-boil it in water. Could be nice if it were possible to provide some directions on how to replace uncommon ingredients!
Delicious! Unfortunately my store only had rigatoni so I stuffed a lot of those, lol
I also had to bake longer. Next time I’d double the béchamel sauce because it was so good.
I made this with jumbo shells as I’m trying to use ingredients already in my pantry, and it worked well! I cooked the shells beforehand as I wasn’t sure if I could put them in the oven uncooked like the manicotti. My partner and I loved it!
Hi team! Made this for dinner tonight and served it with a Caesar salad recipe also from your app. It was an absolute hit! Husband and kids all loved it!
This was so satisfying and delicious. I made it as a lasagne as I couldn’t find any shells, but it worked great
Amazing stuff right there! The tomato sauce elevates it to another level 😊
These are so fun and tasty! Thank you for the recipe! (I love this app and the step-by-step directions with beautiful photos 🥰)
Loving the new app! I have a quick question. I made the tofu mix bit now don't have time to make the recipe. Could I freeze the tofu mix?
What a delicious meal! So simple, but incredibly rich in flavor and taste! Lucky me, I made a batch so I can enjoy tomorrow again! 💚
This was pretty easy to make, I just crumbled the tofu with my hands and stuffed the shells with a spoon but don't think they were as stuffed as the recipe because I got way more than seven shells.
I'm also just starting to come around to the flavor of nutritional yeast but with that said, I did still like the sauce! I'm definitely looking forward to leftovers !
Love this recipe. It's simple, nutritious and delicious. It's actually staple in our house so I was glad to see it uploaded to the app ❤