Spinach Cheese Manicotti

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My husband says this spinach manicotti is as good as what he's had at Italian restaurants. It's very filling and great served with a salad and garlic bread.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

  • ½ cup minced onion

  • 1 large 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

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

  • 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

  • 1 ½ cups water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix ricotta, spinach, onion, egg, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Stuff mixture into uncooked manicotti shells.

  3. Stir spaghetti sauce and water together in a bowl. Spread 1 cup sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until shells are tender yet firm to the bite, 45 to 55 minutes.

To Make Ahead:

Follow Steps 2 and 3, then cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes while the oven preheats. Bake as directed.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

576 Calories
21g Fat
69g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 576
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1410mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 619mg 48%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 1161mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.