How to Make Spinach Cheese Manicotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for Italian comfort food, look no further than spinach cheese manicotti. This classic dish is a delicious combination of tender pasta shells stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, then smothered in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
  • 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ricotta, spinach, onion, egg, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Stuff mixture into uncooked manicotti shells.
  • Stir spaghetti sauce and water together in a bowl. Spread 1 cup sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shells are tender yet firm to the bite, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 1410mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 619mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1161mg