Easy Manicotti Recipe

Name: Easy Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 container (16 oz each) low-fat ricotta cheese; 1 pkg (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided (2 cups = 8 oz); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup = 1 oz); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pkg (8 oz each) dry manicotti, uncooked; 1 can (26.5 oz each) Hunt's Traditional Spaghetti Sauce, divided; PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Hands On: 20 minutes
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Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Preheat oven to 375F. Combine ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and black pepper in medium bowl; mix well. Stuff 3 tablespoons cheese mixture in each uncooked manicotti; set aside.
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Pour half of the sauce in the bottom of sprayed 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in single layer over sauce; pour the remaining sauce evenly over top. Pour water into corner of dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce. Cover tightly with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
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Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving.

240

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 container (16 oz each) low-fat ricotta cheese, 1 pkg (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided (2 cups = 8 oz), 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup = 1 oz), and more.

Yes, Easy Manicotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Manicotti

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Variations & substitutions

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