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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz boc=x Manicotti Pasta- cooked until al dente
- 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
- 3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, hand shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained very well
- 3 cups Tomato Sauce (homemade or jarred)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 tbs Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Line a 9 x 13” baking dish with 2 cups of the tomato sauce.
- In a large bowl, add the ricotta, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, egg, spinach, salt, pepper, garlic powder Italian Seasoning and oregano.
- Mix everything together until it’s evenly combined. Using a spoon, fill the inside of the manicotti with the spinach and cheese filling.
- Place them, side by side, into the baking dish.
- Cover them in a little more sauce and sprinkle them with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake place them into the oven for about 20-30 minutes.
- Let them cool slightly, garnish them with parsley (optional) and serve warm. Enjoy!