SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI

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Make and share this Spinach Cheese Manicotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons oil
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (3 ounce) package grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained
9 manicotti, cooked, drained on wax paper
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • .In a skillet, saute onion and garlicin oil and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and beat until well mixed.
  • Drain spinach with several paper towels and squeeze until spinach is well drained.
  • Add spinach and onion to cheese mixture and mix well.
  • Spoon this mixture into manicotti shells, using 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • Be careful not to tear shells.
  • Pour half of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange shells over the sauce and top with remaining sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven , uncover and sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
  • Return to oven until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 145.5, Sodium 1451.8, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 39.3

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