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.

Carrie Robb
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It looks a bit complicated.


Alice Frank
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Florin Ardelean
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This recipe looks delicious.


misbah hanif
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Daniellas Peppa
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This recipe is a keeper!


SAS UNKNOWN
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This recipe was a waste of time and money.


Patience Mabasa
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The filling was too runny.


mohon Khan9988
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The manicotti shells were overcooked.


Ananya Kavindi
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The cheese spinach manicotti was too salty.


mandlakayise dlamini
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.


Metallioid
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Travis Cargle Jr
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Maddie Moo
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Sn Mou
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Delicious!


Numan ali Ali
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The cheese spinach manicotti was easy to make and very tasty. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Faruk khan Ladwan
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The cheese spinach manicotti was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to the filling, and it was much better. Overall, it was a good recipe, but it could use a little more flavor.


Erica Hamilton
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cheese spinach manicotti was delicious, and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Frankcasta Francis
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


L.D.
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The cheese spinach manicotti turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to make. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kristen Elmore
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This cheese spinach manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The manicotti shells were cooked to perfection, and the cheese and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.