lobster manicotti

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Yummy. I used frozen lobster meat. No live lobsters in town.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lobster manicotti

  • SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    shallot, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c
    dry vermouth
  • 28 oz
    crushed tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • LOBSTER MANICOTTI
  • 12
    manicotti shells
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    lobster meat, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 c
    Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c
    shredded asiago cheese
  • 1/4 c
    shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 2
    eggs
  • TOPPING
  • shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheese

How To Make lobster manicotti

  • 1
    To make the sauce, add oil to a pan. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until the shallots are translucent. Add the vermouth and reduce by half. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce to low and simmer 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, start the lobster manicotti. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the shells for only 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  • 3
    Add butter to a pan and add the onions; cook until translucent. Add the lobster meat and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and let cool a bit. Add in the ricotta, breadcrumbs, asiago, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Add the Italian seasoning and the eggs. Mix well. Fill the shells from each side and place in baking dish.
  • 4
    Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Pour the sauce over the manicotti in the pan and bake for about 30 minutes. Top with cheese and place back in oven for 5 more minutes.
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