Stuffed Manicotti Marinara Recipe

Name: Stuffed Manicotti Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen spinach, washed, drained and finely chopped; 1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 manicotti, cooked and drained; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated; marinara sauce; 3 cups tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package instant beef bouillon, and seasoning mix; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon oregano, crushed

Servings: persons

2 cups frozen spinach, washed, drained and finely chopped
1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 manicotti, cooked and drained
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
marinara sauce
3 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package instant beef bouillon, and seasoning mix
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon oregano, crushed

1
Prepare the sauce, combine all ingredients except the oregano in a thick bottomed sauce pan.
2
Simmer uncovered stirring occasionally until it's reduced by half.
3
Add the oregano and simmer another 5 minutes.
4
This gives you 1 1/2 cups of sauce (the unused sauce freezes well).
5
While the sauce is simmering, mix the spinach, Ricotta, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
6
Stuff the manicotti and place them by pairs in individual baking dishes.
7
Drizzle 2 tbsp or so of Sauce over each noodle.
8
Top each serving with an ounce of Mozzarella.
9
Bake uncovered in a 350F oven for 20 minutes.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups frozen spinach, washed, drained and finely chopped, 1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Manicotti Marinara falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Stuffed Manicotti Marinara

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