Spinach Cheese Manicotti (Meatless) Recipe

Name: Spinach Cheese Manicotti (Meatless)
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 (canola or olive); 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded,divided (4 ounces); 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated,divided; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 8 manicotti, cooked and drained acording to package directions; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola or olive)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded,divided (4 ounces)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated,divided
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 manicotti, cooked and drained acording to package directions
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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["In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for about 3 minutes, set aside.", "In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, just 1/2 cup of the mozarella, all of the cream cheese, just 4 Tbsp of the Parmesan,the Italian seasoning, and the pepper until smooth.", "Add the onion mixture to the cheese mixture, along with the spinach (along with a dash to taste of both freshly grated nutmeg and some cinnamon).", "Fill the cooked manicotti noodles either with a spoon or by piping the mixture (using a decorating bag or a ziptop bag with one end snipped off).", "Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a greased 9x13"" casserole.", "Place filled manicotti in the pan on top of the sauce, then pour the remaining sauce over the top.", "Cover an bake at 350 F 25 minutes.", "Remove the cover, sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake another 5-10 minutes more to melt cheese."]

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola or olive), 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach Cheese Manicotti (Meatless) 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 Cheese Manicotti (Meatless)

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