CHEESE MANICOTTI WITH SPINACH

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This a very simplified version of a great Italian dish. It can be made in advance and refrigerated until baking. I normally never use jarred sauces because I have the time to make sauce from scratch but to speed this recipe up, use sauce from a jar. Just make it a top notch brand.

Provided by CaribbeanQueen

Categories     Manicotti

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 manicotti, uncooked
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti shells in boiling, salted water until barely tender (package directions). Rinse with cold water. Drain.
  • Combine cheeses, parsley, egg, onion and salt; mixing well.
  • Fill shells with cheese mixture.
  • Arrange in lightly oiled baking dish.
  • Cover with marinara sauce.
  • Sprinkle with additional 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook spinach according to package directions. DRAIN WELL.
  • Spoon down center of baked manicotti just before serving.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.7, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 155.5, Sodium 1272.9, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.6, Protein 29.7

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