Spinach And Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Spinach And Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 12 manicotti noodles; 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated and divided; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; 3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce, divided; fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
12 manicotti noodles
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated and divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce, divided
fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and season generously with salt. Cook according to package directions. Drain and squeeze the excess water from the spinach.
2
Cook the pasta shells until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Drain and pat dry.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4
Cover the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch ovenproof baking dish with 1 cup of the marinara sauce.
5
In a medium mixing bowl, evenly combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, the eggs, garlic and the spinach. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
6
Spoon the cheese mixture into the manicotti shell and line them up in the baking dish.
7
Cover with the remaining sauce. Scatter the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

1619

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 12 manicotti noodles, 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Cheese Manicotti falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Spinach And Cheese Manicotti

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Variations & substitutions

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