Manicotti with Vodka Sauce
Manicotti with Vodka Sauce is a classic Italian-American baked pasta dish featuring large, ridged pasta tubes stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese filling, then smothered in a rich, velvety tomato-vodka sauce. The dish typically includes ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, with the vodka sauce adding a unique depth of flavor from the combination of tomatoes, cream, and a splash of vodka.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese filling. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium and vitamin A, and generally ranges from 500 to 700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 620 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Calcium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 850 IU |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
Per 2 manicotti shells with sauce (about 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, manicotti with vodka sauce is a beloved staple of Italian-American cuisine, representing a delicious adaptation of traditional Italian pasta dishes. Nutritionally, the vodka in the sauce helps to release and meld flavors from the tomatoes and cream, creating a uniquely rich taste profile without adding significant calories or alcohol.
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