Spinach Cheese Manicotti

By flour_arrangements

MARGARET TRUXTON • Pinehurst, North Carolina
The creamy cheese filling in these yummy stuffed shells
has pretty flecks of spinach.

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella
• cheese, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach,
• thawed and squeezed dry
• 8 manicotti shells, cooked and drained
• 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning and pepper; beat until smooth. Stir in onion mixture and spinach. Spoon or pipe into the manicotti shells.

2. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.

3. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.