- Manicotti is a traditional Italian dish made from large, cylindrical tubes of pasta filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, and other ingredients. - The word "manicotti" comes from the Italian phrase for "little sleeve" or "little mitten". - In Italy, manicotti is usually served as a second course after the main course. It's also often served as an appetizer. - Manicotti can be cooked with either marinara sauce or Alfredo sauce - both are delicious! - You can make your own manicotti by using a large pasta like lasagna noodles and rolling them around the filling