Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Name: Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms; 1 (16 ounce) containerlow-fat cottage cheese; 1 egg; 12 -14 uncooked manicotti noodles; 1 (26 ounce) jartomato-and-basil flavored pasta sauce; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; parmesan cheese, a few shakes

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) containerlow-fat cottage cheese
1 egg
12 -14 uncooked manicotti noodles
1 (26 ounce) jartomato-and-basil flavored pasta sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
parmesan cheese, a few shakes

1
Thaw the spinach in the microwave or in a covered pot over low heat; drain it thoroughly.
2
Preheat oven to 350; spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and a piece of foil large enough to cover it with nonstick cooking spray.
3
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, and mushrooms; saute until they are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
4
In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese and egg; stir in the thawed spinach and the mushroom-onion mixture.
5
Using your fingers, fill the uncooked manicotti noodles with the mixture; place the noodles in a single layer in the baking dish.
6
Cover the noodles completely with any leftover cheese mixture and the tomato-basil sauce.
7
Top them with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses (at this point you can refrigerate the uncooked casserole for up to 24 hours or bake it immediately).
8
Bake the casserole, covered tightly, for 40 minutes; remove the foil for the final 5 minutes of cooking.

1346

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Spinach 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 Manicotti

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