Spinach Cheese Manicotti
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.
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