Best 7 Spinach Manicotti In Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Spinach manicotti in creamy tomato sauce is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the flavors of fresh spinach, creamy tomato sauce, and tender pasta. This flavorful dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home, and is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a more modern twist, there are countless variations to explore. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, spinach manicotti in creamy tomato sauce is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH MANICOTTI IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE



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Our fuss-free method for stuffing pasta shells turns this classic Italian dish into a weeknight option.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 manicotti shells (from an 8-ounce package)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain well and arrange in a single layer on an oiled rimmed baking sheet. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and lemon zest. Stir in spinach and season filling to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer filling to a large zip-top plastic bag. Twist and squeeze bag so filling is in one corner. With scissors, snip a 3/4-inch opening in corner. Pipe filling into both ends of each pasta shell. Arrange stuffed shells in an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together marinara sauce, oregano, and cream. Pour sauce evenly over stuffed shells and top with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake until sauce in center of dish is bubbling and Parmesan is browned in spots, about 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g

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

SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI



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My husband says this dish is restaurant quality. It can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator overnight. Very filling and great served with a salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Ernie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup minced onion
1 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
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1409.9 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

CHEESE SPINACH MANICOTTI



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No one will even miss the meat in this hearty, delicious meal. Cream cheese and cottage cheese beef up the filling and give this lasagna-like dish a creamy base. -Julie Lower, Katy, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry red wine or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1-1/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, wine, Italian seasoning, sugar and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, eggs and salt., Stuff cream cheese mixture into uncooked manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spay. Arrange manicotti over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over top., Cover and bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MEATY SPINACH MANICOTTI



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This hearty stuffed pasta dish will feed a crowd. Tangy tomato sauce tops manicotti that's filled with a mouthwatering blend of Italian sausage, chicken, spinach and mozzarella cheese. Be prepared to share the recipe!-Pat Schroeder, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (8 ounces each) manicotti shells
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; set aside. Drain manicotti; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the chicken, spinach, eggs, mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup white sauce. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in each of two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with manicotti. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top. , Reheat the remaining white sauce, stirring constantly. Pour over spaghetti sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the filling reads 160°. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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

SPINACH AND CHEESE MANICOTTI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: manicotti shells, shredded italian cheese blend, ricotta cheese, frozen cut spinach, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, himalayan sea salt, pepper, dry parsley flakes, dry oregano, dry basil, garlic powder, onion powder, marinara sauce, fresh thyme

Provided by Sarah LaDue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box manicotti shells, follow box directions to prepare
12 cups shredded italian cheese blend
11 containers ricotta cheese, 15 oz (425 G)
1 bag frozen cut spinach
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, (reserve ¼ cup for serving)
½ teaspoon himalayan sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
¾ tablespoon dry oregano
½ tablespoon dry basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ jars marinara sauce, (can serve with extra) 24 oz (680 G)
¼ teaspoon fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cook manicotti al dente. Then, rinse pasta with cool water and drain well.
  • Stir together all the spinach blend ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • In the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 (3 qt) glass baking dish, spread 1 ½ cups (390 G) pasta sauce along the bottom.
  • Spoon spinach mixture into a piping or a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Snip 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the corner - you want it big enough to fill the manicotti and be able to let all the ingredients pass through without clogging the piping hole.
  • Hold a manicotti shell in your hand and squeeze the filling inside the shell. Let it overflow just a bit on both sides.
  • Place the filled shells into the bottom of the pan: if you run out of room in your pan, use a separate smaller pan to accommodate the extra.
  • Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
  • Uncover dish and top with more sauce. Then, sprinkle remaining ½ cup Italian cheese blend on top of the sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with thyme and add some fresh chives (optional) upon serving. Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1099 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 87 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the manicotti.
  • Be careful not to overcook the manicotti shells. They should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the filling. You can add different herbs, cheeses, or vegetables to create your own unique manicotti recipe.
  • Make sure the tomato sauce is simmered for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve the manicotti immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that it is hot and delicious.

Conclusion:

Spinach manicotti in creamy tomato sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of creamy ricotta cheese, flavorful spinach, and tangy tomato sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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