J jess2416 Who woulda thought Oct 5, 2011 #1 Joined Jan 26, 2006 Messages 22,560 Likes 0 Points 36 Age 45 Location NC Oct 5, 2011 #1 Manicotti shells? Do you cook them first, then fill them? or fill them, then bake them??
eddieq Silence! I ban you! Staff member Oct 5, 2011 #2 Joined Jul 31, 2007 Messages 8,833 Likes 3 Points 38 Location PA Oct 5, 2011 #2 Boil them al dente, fill them and then bake. Easy peasy.
J jess2416 Who woulda thought Oct 5, 2011 #3 Joined Jan 26, 2006 Messages 22,560 Likes 0 Points 36 Age 45 Location NC Oct 5, 2011 #3 I wouldnt know how to tell al dente pasta, from non al dente pasta if it whacked me in the forehead...
I wouldnt know how to tell al dente pasta, from non al dente pasta if it whacked me in the forehead...
JennSLK F150 and a .30-06 Oct 5, 2011 #4 Joined Feb 12, 2006 Messages 6,956 Likes 0 Points 36 Age 38 Location Alberta Oct 5, 2011 #4 I cook them untill they are just slightly soft. Not soft enough to rip though. Then stuff them.
eddieq Silence! I ban you! Staff member Oct 5, 2011 #5 Joined Jul 31, 2007 Messages 8,833 Likes 3 Points 38 Location PA Oct 5, 2011 #5 jess2416 said: I wouldnt know how to tell al dente pasta, from non al dente pasta if it whacked me in the forehead... Click to expand... If it doesn't hurt when it whacks you in the forhead, it's too done.
jess2416 said: I wouldnt know how to tell al dente pasta, from non al dente pasta if it whacked me in the forehead... Click to expand... If it doesn't hurt when it whacks you in the forhead, it's too done.
ACooper Moderator Oct 5, 2011 #6 Joined Jan 7, 2007 Messages 27,772 Likes 1 Points 38 Location IN Oct 5, 2011 #6 eddieq said: If it doesn't hurt when it whacks you in the forhead, it's too done. Click to expand... :rofl1: Now, whatcha stuffing them with? And will there be enough for ALL of us? opcorn:
eddieq said: If it doesn't hurt when it whacks you in the forhead, it's too done. Click to expand... :rofl1: Now, whatcha stuffing them with? And will there be enough for ALL of us? opcorn:
Beanie Clicker Cult Coordinator Oct 5, 2011 #7 Joined May 17, 2006 Messages 14,012 Likes 0 Points 36 Age 39 Location Illinois Oct 5, 2011 #7 Al dente means it still has a bit of a "bite" to it, just a bit soft, like Jenn said. Ditto the boiling to al dente, stuff, then bake! Mmmm, stuffed shells <3
Al dente means it still has a bit of a "bite" to it, just a bit soft, like Jenn said. Ditto the boiling to al dente, stuff, then bake! Mmmm, stuffed shells <3
J jess2416 Who woulda thought Oct 5, 2011 #8 Joined Jan 26, 2006 Messages 22,560 Likes 0 Points 36 Age 45 Location NC Oct 5, 2011 #8 @ Coop: Ricotta and something else probably, not sure what yet... Thanks everyone
B Backward_Cinderella Guest Oct 6, 2011 #9 Oct 6, 2011 #9 Throw it at the wall... if it doesn't stick, its al dente.
J jess2416 Who woulda thought Oct 6, 2011 #10 Joined Jan 26, 2006 Messages 22,560 Likes 0 Points 36 Age 45 Location NC Oct 6, 2011 #10 Backward_Cinderella said: Throw it at the wall... if it doesn't stick, its al dente. Click to expand... that would be awesome if I could afford to throw food at the wall.... LMAO :rofl1:
Backward_Cinderella said: Throw it at the wall... if it doesn't stick, its al dente. Click to expand... that would be awesome if I could afford to throw food at the wall.... LMAO :rofl1:
PlottMom The Littlest Hound Oct 6, 2011 #12 Joined Oct 13, 2009 Messages 2,836 Likes 0 Points 36 Location SoCal Oct 6, 2011 #12 I make my shells from scratch on the stove so I'd have to say they're cooked?
Dizzy Sit! Good dog. Oct 6, 2011 #13 Joined Sep 14, 2005 Messages 17,761 Likes 1 Points 38 Location Wales Oct 6, 2011 #13 I keep answering this sentence in my head, but it never ends with pasta shells
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