Spinach and Cheese Manicotti
A comforting Italian classic featuring creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella, all enveloped in tender pasta and smothered in rich marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the manicotti shells in boiling salted water until just al dente.
- Prepare the spinach filling by mixing ricotta, cooked spinach, mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the cooked manicotti shells with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Layer half of the marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish, place the filled manicotti on top, and cover with the remaining marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider sprinkling fresh herbs on top for garnish. A side salad and garlic bread are perfect accompaniments.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: manicotti, spinach, cheese, Italian, comfort food