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

Mk Sima
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Tshegofatso Makhubedu
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy spinach and cheese filling, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion.


Nowa Dominic
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The cheese and ricotta filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Nirip Balami
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to make it.


Saad Bhii
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raiwan Ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The spinach and cheese filling was a big hit. I would definitely make this recipe again.


kennedy owallo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The manicotti was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Minhaz Miah
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I'm not usually a fan of manicotti, but this recipe was delicious. The spinach and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Lesley Glas
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This was a great recipe! The manicotti was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Mona TV
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy spinach and cheese filling, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion.


Lupierre Fredricks
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to make it.


provash haldar
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The cheese and ricotta filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Edwin Tolai
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This was my first time making manicotti, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


andrew lindner
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I love this recipe! It's always a hit with my family and friends. The spinach and cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


DH Hamidul
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The manicotti was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


Muja Lawal
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I'm not usually a big fan of manicotti, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so delicious and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


chathur chandana
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I've tried many manicotti recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spinach, cheese, and ricotta is perfect. My family loved it!


Jahid Mojumder
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This spinach and cheese manicotti recipe turned out fantastic! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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