Easy Meatless Manicotti Recipe

Name: Easy Meatless Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, divided; 1 cup water; Cooking spray; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (16-ounce) carton fat-free cottage cheese; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 (8-ounce) package manicotti (14 shells), uncooked

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Combine pasta sauce and 1 cup water. Pour half of pasta sauce mixture into a 13 x 9inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3
Combine 1 1/4 cups mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and next 4 ingredients. Spoon mixture into a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; snip off 1 corner of bag. Squeeze about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each uncooked pasta shell. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce mixture; pour remaining sauce mixture over shells. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil.
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Bake at 375u00b0 for 1 hour or until shells are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Young Chefs can:
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Pour pasta sauce into bottom of dish
7
Measure cheese
8
Count out shells
9
Older Chefs can:
10
Help squeeze cheese mixture into shells
11
Arrange shells in pan
12
Pour sauce over shells, and sprinkle with cheese

301

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* 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 (26-ounce) jar tomato-basil pasta sauce, divided, 1 cup water, Cooking spray, 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Easy Meatless Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Meatless Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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