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; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 14-½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze out all the moisture; 8 manicotti, cooked and drained; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (may use homemade sauce if you prefer)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
14-½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze out all the moisture
8 manicotti, cooked and drained
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (may use homemade sauce if you prefer)

1
In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes; set aside.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 c.
3
mozzarella, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; beat until smooth.
4
Stir in the onion mixture and spinach.
5
Spoon into the manicotti shells.
6
Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
7
Arrange shells over sauce; top with the rest of sauce.
8
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
9
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
10
Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 ½ 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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