Manicotti (the plural form of the Italian word manicotto), literally, “little sleeves”, is an Italian-American cuisine form of pasta. Manicotti are very large pasta tubes, usually smooth, that are intended to be stuffed and baked. The filling is generally ricotta cheese mixed with cooked chopped spinach, and possibly ground meat such as veal, however strictly meat filling implies cannelloni and not manicotti. They are then topped with tomato sauce.

Chicken parmesan, or chicken parmigiana, is a dish that consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan, or provolone cheese. A quantity of ham or bacon is sometimes added.

Ravioli are a type of pasta that consists of a filling encased in thin pasta dough. They originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine, usually served in broth or with a sauce. Ravioli are commonly square, but other shapes, such as circular and semi-circular, are also used (mezzelune).

Manicotti (the plural form of the Italian word manicotto), literally, “little sleeves”, is an Italian-American cuisine form of pasta. Manicotti are very large pasta tubes, usually smooth, that are intended to be stuffed and baked. The filling is generally ricotta cheese mixed with cooked chopped spinach, and possibly ground meat such as veal, however strictly meat filling implies cannelloni and not manicotti. They are then topped with tomato sauce.