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

Sara Sh
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This recipe was delicious! The spinach manicotti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Atziri Uc
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The spinach manicotti was so delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Caitlin hay
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The spinach manicotti was so delicious and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Johnny ray Clark
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind! The spinach manicotti was so delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Lipi Sharma
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


ZAIN JANI
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I loved this recipe! The spinach manicotti was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


keith adrian size
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The spinach manicotti was cheesy, creamy, and delicious. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Fazian Ali
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The spinach manicotti turned out great! I used a jarred tomato sauce to save time, and it still tasted delicious. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Anin Naim
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was delicious and the manicotti shells were cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy Italian dish.


CYRUS MURIITHI
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This spinach manicotti recipe was a hit! The creamy tomato sauce was rich and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spinach and cheese filling, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitel