Prep Time: 45 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins | Yield: 12 Servings
This recipe will take teach the step-by-step process to make this Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti! It is a simple recipe that you will surely enjoy preparing. Lunch or dinner will be awesome again if you only give this one a try!
Ingredients:
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
2 large Eggs
4 oz. of cream cheese
4 c marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
15 oz. of part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese
1 box (12 to 14 shells) manicotti noodles
1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Add eggs, salt, pepper, and cheese into a large mixing bowl. Stir everything until well incorporated. Transfer it to a piping bag.
Add 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce to the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan and spread it evenly.
Fill each manicotti generously with the cheese mixture. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients. Place them in the prepared baking pan and arrange them in a single layer.
Pour the marinara sauce over the manicotti and spread it evenly. Make sure to cover them completely.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese on top. Cover it with foil. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes.
Remove the foil cover and bake for 10 more minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Feel free to use low-fat cream cheese or low-fat ricotta for this recipe.
You can omit the spinach entirely.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1 stuffed manicotti, Calories: 347 kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 874mg, Potassium: 445mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3630IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 339mg, Iron: 1.8mg
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