Take-out Tuesday, Ham & Asparagus Manicotti
If you are officially exhausted from the holiday whirlwind,
this recipe is perfect for tired cooks,
especially if you have some leftover holiday ham
I love manicotti, but it can be a little labor intensive
This is a short cut way to make manicotti,
and even though it’s a short cut,
it’s plenty big on flavor with Alfredo sauce and cheese
You can make it with cooked chicken too,
or skip the meat and make it without-
Boil manicotti for 5 minutes and drain immediately
You want it only partially done so it doesn’t tear when filling
Snap tough ends off asparagus and rinse
Wrap in a clean towel
and microwave for 2 minutes on high
Pour 1/2 jar of sauce in sprayed casserole dish
and top with Parmesan and ham
Simply slide 4-5 spears of asparagus into each manicotti noodle
Lay them on the bed of Alfredo sauce and ham
Cover with remaining Alfredo sauce
Top with Parmesan and Cheddar
At this point you can cover the dish and refrigerate
before baking for up to 2 days
Serve it with a large spatula
so you can get the ham and sauce
in the bottom of the dish
Ham & Asparagus Manicotti
Ingredients
- 2 bunches fresh asparagus about 50 spears
- 12 manicotti noodles
- 1 jar 15 oz Alfredo sauce {I used Classico}
- 4-6 slices spiralized ham {optional}
- 4 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz grated sharp cheddar or other cheese of choice
Instructions
- Boil manicotti for 5 minutes and drain, pasta should be softened but not cooked completely.
- Snap woody ends off of asparagus spears, rinse and wrap in clean towel. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Let cool several minutes.
- Chop ham slices into bite size pieces. Spray or grease casserole dish and spread half of sauce over bottom in an even layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 of Parmesan cheese. Top with ham pieces.
- Fill each manicotti with 4-5 spears and place them on top of ham. Cover manicotti evenly with remaining sauce, spreading it with the back of a spoon. Cover sauce with grated cheeses. Cover dish and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Bake at 325, covered, for 30-45 minutes until heated through and golden. Time will depend on temperature of dish at the beginning of cooking time. Serve with a large spatula to include the ham from the bottom of the dish.
This is easy enough for weeknights
yet it’s dinner party worthy!
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Our son loves manicotti, but it is definitely labor intensive. Thank you, Jenna for this recipe. I will definitely try it. Happy New Year!
Thanks Pam, this method makes it so easy~Happy New Year but so sad for the Tide!
What a splendid meal! The ham looks particularly delicious :-)) Happy New Year, Jenna.
Thank you Angie, Happy New Year!
Lots of cheesy, melty goodness Jenna! Make-ahead recipes are always appreciated, and using the ham makes a new meal from your leftovers. Wishing you a Happy New Year! ♥
Thank you Mary, Happy New Year 🎉
That looks fantastic and a great way to repurpose that ham!
Thanks Linda, and so easy too!
Jenna, I think I qualify for an exhausted cook! Wow, this is a has to be a delicious dish, one I have to own I’ve never prepared. I love using leftover ham and this is the perfect recipe for that. Great idea and recipe. Happy New Year sweet friend!
Yes, you’ve been cooking up a storm for your family, I hope you can relax and enjoy this chilly New Year’s day! Thanks Emily 😘
What a fabulous recipe! Lots of yumminess!
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!
Thanks Nancy, Happy New Year! 🥂
Oh my gosh Jenna. I saw this recipe this morning and it looked to yummy that I jumped into my car after lunch and headed to the grocery store. I am so making this tonight. Thanks for the great recipe and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Oh goodness, thank you Kim, I hope you enjoyed it!! Happy New Year!
Love the idea of stuffing the pasta with asparagus. Wishing you all the best in the new year.
Thank you Karen, it makes it so easy! Happy New Year!
Everything you make, Jenna, has me saying “mmmmmm”! This looks like a perfect comforting dish if deliciousness. Happy New Year to you and your family 🎊🎉🥳
Thanks so much Kitty! Happy New Year!
Looking at these pictures is making my mouth water. I baked a ham just today, so I’ll be looking for ways in which to use it. This sounds and looks sensational. I have a friend who boils her manicotti noodles , then cuts them in half, fills them, and puts them in a pan, cut side down. They look beautiful, they’re easy to fill, and no one‘s the wiser.
Thank you Pattie, and wow, what another great short cut for manicotti, brilliant! Happy New Year!
Those look good, and a good way to use up leftover ham or chicken. I always fill manicotti with tuna and peas, for a new twist on the old school tuna casserole.
Anything goes with manicotti!
Jenna, an amazing dish will favorites, asparagus and cheese. A great recipe for using leftover ham. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year Jenna.
Thanks Linda, Happy New Year!
Simply yummy!
Easy and delicious!