Smoked Beef Manicotti

[cowgirl]

I like the way pasta takes on smoke. Smoked lasagna is one of my favorites but this time I went with stuffed manicotti shells.

I went with my favorite meatloaf combination....

stuffed the uncooked shells...
spread a bit of sauce on the skillet and filled with the stuffed pasta..

filled about half way with beef stock...

topped the pasta with the excess meat mixture...

more sauce and into the drum with a kiss of hickory....

When the meat and pasta were cooked through, I added cheese...

I scooped up a couple of stuffed shells and served with a side of garlic bread.

I sliced the manicotti open to get a shot of the meat stuffing...

It turned out better than I had hoped. Pasta does take on the smoke well though. imo :-D
I'll probably make this again sometime.

Thanks for looking!

 

[ssv3]

Oh wow Neighbor! Coming from a non-carby guy. :-D What awesomeness your CI pan has seen. :thumb:

 

[KORND4WG X]

Wow now that’s some serious comfort food. Nice! :clap2:

 

[cowgirl]

Oh wow Neighbor! Coming from a non-carby guy. :-D What awesomeness your CI pan has seen. :thumb:

Thanks Neighbor! I'm not much of a pasta person. Probably eat it less than 10 times a year but sometimes I crave it. lol

Wow now that’s some serious comfort food. Nice! :clap2:

Thanks so much! :grin:

 

[Clay-b-que]

Mouth is watering! That looks incredible as always... Stay warm!

 

[cowgirl]

Mouth is watering! That looks incredible as always... Stay warm!

Thanks!! Sounds like cold weather is headed this way. I think I'm ready. lol

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

What a fantastic idea Jeanie. It sounds splendid. I'll add the "something Cowgirl cooked I need to make someday" list.

 

[Happy Hapgood]

You have been on a tear lately Lady. Take a break and come down Belton Texas way this Saturday. Let other's cook for you for a change! Texas Bash!


Fantastic dish!

 

[Stingerhook]

That looks fantastic Jeanie, great idea.

 

[rwalters]

I rarely crave pasta... but this has my mouth watering! Nice cook

 

[sliding_billy]

I'm trying to figure out if there is any ricotta in there anywhere (I am not a fan). If not, this might just be the perfect pasta dish.

 

[Kanco Connection]

Amazing, as usual, Jeanie :thumb:

 

[ronbrad62]

I never thought of adding smoke to pasta, but no doubt it works. You can't argue with those results. Nice idea!

 

[16Adams]

What a grand meal. :-D

 

[Pig_Farmer]

Wow Jeanie, you nailed it. I'm not a big fan of pasta, but that looks like it could definitely satisfy my appetite.

 

[ModelMaker]

In my mind,
Good.
Ed

 

[creek bottom]

Looks FANTASTIC Jeanie!!!! I never thought of smoking pasta. I have to try this for sure!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

YUM That looks and sounds amazing

 

[cowgirl]

Thanks so much everybody! Pasta takes on the smoke really well. :grin:

You have been on a tear lately Lady. Take a break and come down Belton Texas way this Saturday. Let other's cook for you for a change! Texas Bash!


Fantastic dish!

Thanks Mike, it sounds nice! I'll be in Oklahoma City then.... won't be able to make it.

I'm trying to figure out if there is any ricotta in there anywhere (I am not a fan). If not, this might just be the perfect pasta dish.

No ricotta in this one. Thanks Sliding Billy! :grin:

 

[bluetang]

That had to go down most excellently!