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Spinach Cheese Manicotti Recipe

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The creamy cheese filling in these yummy stuffed shells has a pretty flecks of spinach. From Pinehurst, North Carolina, Margaret Truxton sends the recipe.

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Spinach Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
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

Directions

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper; beat until smooth. Stir in onion mixture and spinach. Stuff into the manicotti shells.
Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 682 calories, 38 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 101 mg cholesterol, 1,418 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Cheese Manicotti in Taste of Home June/July 2001, p19

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Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2013 by whitelion82

I've made this many times, always got rave reviews. My only trouble is cooking the pasta so it's not chewy, but still holds up when I try to fill it. I've used the recipe for stuffed shells- works just as well.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by Mega Mom

I followed the recipe exactly as written, other than using fat free cream cheese. It was the most delicious manicotti I have ever eaten anywhere.