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 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained; 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1
In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper; beat until smooth. Stir in onion mixture and spinach. Stuff into the manicotti shells.
3
Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
4
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1-1/2 cups 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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