SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI (MEATLESS)

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Adapted from Taste of Home magazine. Prep time also includes time to cook the manicotti noodles. I added cinnamon and nutmeg to the mixture, to taste. Make sure you squeeze the thawed spinach as dry as possible.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola or olive)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded,divided (4 ounces)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated,divided
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
8 manicotti, cooked and drained acording to package directions
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for about 3 minutes, set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, just 1/2 cup of the mozarella, all of the cream cheese, just 4 Tbsp of the Parmesan,the Italian seasoning, and the pepper until smooth.
  • Add the onion mixture to the cheese mixture, along with the spinach (along with a dash to taste of both freshly grated nutmeg and some cinnamon).
  • Fill the cooked manicotti noodles either with a spoon or by piping the mixture (using a decorating bag or a ziptop bag with one end snipped off).
  • Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a greased 9x13" casserole.
  • Place filled manicotti in the pan on top of the sauce, then pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  • Cover an bake at 350 F 25 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake another 5-10 minutes more to melt cheese.

Yakoob Soomro
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, and I've even added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It's always delicious.


Robert Norman
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


adelyn acopio
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I'm not a vegetarian, but this dish is so delicious that I don't miss the meat at all.


Sthembiso Jobs
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my freezer, so this is a perfect recipe to have on hand.


cool fernando
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy spinach and cheese filling.


Fake zx
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My kids loved this recipe! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


M D Faruk
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this dish was amazing!


Azeeez Khan
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This dish is comfort food at its best.


Carmen sanchez
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A new family favorite!


Zaidi Baba
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5 stars!


Mahi's Steps
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Delicious! Will definitely make again.


SJ Twoin Boy
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The manicotti turned out perfectly.


Mero Amin
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it.


rahat studio
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My husband and I loved this dish! It was so flavorful and satisfying. We will definitely be making it again.


Rosiji Oyindamola
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The manicotti are always cooked perfectly, and the filling is delicious.


Kudohia Wonder
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The manicotti turned out great!


makayla smith
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This spinach and cheese manicotti was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.