FRESH SPINACH AND MUSHROOM MANICOTTI

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So tasty and delicious. Wonderful blend of flavors. Serve with a nice salad and Italian garlic bread and it's "Oh so Delicious"!

Provided by KGCOOK

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and patted very dry
2 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese, shredded
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh and grated

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions and drain.
  • Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
  • Sauté mushrooms and garlic in ht oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach and saute 5 more minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Drain any fat off the spinach and garlic.
  • Stir together eggs, ricotta cheese, basil and salt in a large bowl add mushroom mixture stirring until blended.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce in a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Squeeze or spoon spinach mixture into shells.
  • Arrange stuffed shells in dish.
  • Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top evenly over shells.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake covered at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 1280, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 13.7, Protein 23.1

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