Spinach Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Spinach Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, minced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese; 1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (3 ounce) package grated parmesan cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained; 9 manicotti, cooked, drained on wax paper; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 onion, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons oil
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (3 ounce) package grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained
9 manicotti, cooked, drained on wax paper
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1
.In a skillet, saute onion and garlicin oil and set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and beat until well mixed.
3
Drain spinach with several paper towels and squeeze until spinach is well drained.
4
Add spinach and onion to cheese mixture and mix well.
5
Spoon this mixture into manicotti shells, using 1 teaspoon at a time.
6
Be careful not to tear shells.
7
Pour half of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.
8
Arrange shells over the sauce and top with remaining sauce.
9
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
10
Remove from oven , uncover and sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
11
Return to oven until cheese melts.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, minced, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach 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.

Spinach Cheese Manicotti

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