Spinach and Cheese Manicotti (Print Format)
Mozzarella, ricotta, and spinach tucked inside manicotti pasta, baked in tomato sauce until golden and bubbly.
# Ingredients:
01 -
8 oz Manicotti Pasta, cooked until al dente
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2 cups Ricotta Cheese
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3 cups Mozzarella Cheese, hand shredded
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1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
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1 Egg
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¼ cup Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and drained very well
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3 cups Tomato Sauce (homemade or jarred)
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Salt and Pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
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1 teaspoon Oregano
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1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 2 cups of tomato sauce.
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In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, spinach, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning. Mix until evenly combined.
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Using a spoon, fill the inside of the manicotti pasta with the prepared spinach and cheese mixture.
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Place the filled manicotti side by side in the prepared baking dish. Cover them with the remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle the top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
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Let the dish cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.