SPINACH AND CHEESE MANICOTTI

Spinach and cheese manicotti is make with a blend of seasoned cheese and spinach stuffed inside manicotti pasta and baked in a flavorful tomato sauce for a dinner the whole family will love.

Spinach And Cheese Maniccoti

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This spinach and cheese manicotti recipe takes me right back to my childhood.

My Italian grandmother used to make these for every major holiday and family party since as far back as I can remember.

I used to be so exited for her to host Thanksgiving and Christmas just so I could eat these. They were my favorite thing in the world.

Now, when I’m in the mood for some good Italian comfort food, I always make these.

The recipe is quick, easy and absolutely delicious. My whole family, including my two picky kids, even love this one.

Pasta stuffed with a seasoned blend of cheese and spinach baked in a flavorful tomato sauce until hot and bubbly is something that very few people could turn down.

Another reason what this recipe is great for the holidays or any party. It’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

I hope you give this recipe a try. I know that if you do, you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Spinach And Cheese Manicotti Variations

I like this recipe for manicotti made just the way it is but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Pasta- use jumbo shells instead of manicotti if you’d like.
• Sauce- Any homemade tomato sauce recipe would be great here. If you need one, check mine out HERE. Jarred pasta sauce is absolutely okay to use, too. You could also use a Meat Sauce instead of tomato sauce if you’d prefer.
• Filling- Feel free to add more spinach or completely omit it if you’d like.

Other Easy Pasta Recipes

If you like easy to make pasta recipes like this one, here are some other recipes that I know you’ll love, too.

• Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
• Marry Me Pasta
• Alfredo Sauce
• Vodka Sauce

Spinach And Cheese Manicotti Ingredients

• Manicotti- cooked until al dente
• Ricotta Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• Parmesan Cheese, grated
• Egg
• Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained very well
• Tomato Sauce (jarred or homemade)
• Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasonig and Oregano

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°

First, line a 9 x 13” baking dish with most of the tomato sauce.

Next, in a large bowl, add the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, salt, pepper, garlic powder Italian Seasoning and oregano.

Now, mix everything together until it’s evenly combined.

Then, using a spoon, fill the inside of the manicotti with the spinach and cheese filling.

Now, place them, side by side, into the baking dish.

Next, cover them in a little more sauce and sprinkle them with some more mozzarella cheese.

Then, bake place them into the oven for about 20-30 minutes.

Finally, let them cool slightly, garnish them with parsley (optional) and serve warm. Enjoy!