This spinach and three-cheese manicotti is ideal for vegetarians who enjoy Italian cuisine. Enjoy this spinach and cheese packed manicotti slathered in marina sauce for the ultimate comfort food at any time and season.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ½ cup minced onion
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
How to prepare
Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2:In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
Step 3:Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan
Step 4:Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.