Four Cheese Spinach Manicotti
User Reviews
3.5
96 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
659 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Four Cheese Spinach Manicotti
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Ingredients
For the manicotti:
- 12 ounces manicotti
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 6 ounces parmesan shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh baby Spinach
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
Basic Marinara Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 45 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
For the manicotti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the manicotti and cook for 7 minutes. Drain.
- Set aside the pasta to cool and begin making the filling.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Ricotta cheese, 3 ounces of Mozzarella, 3 ounces of Parmesan, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and basil.
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach, onion, and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and the spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the cheese mixture and stir well to combine.
- When the pasta is cool enough to handle, use a small spoon to scoop the filling into the pasta. Alternately, place the filling in a plastic bag and snip off the end. Squirt the filling into the manicotti.
- Cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with a thin layer of marinara sauce. Arrange your pasta in the baking dish. Cover with the remaining marinara sauce and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to browned on top. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
For the sauce:
- Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Store sauce tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use store bought marinara, if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1085mg
(45%)
Potassium
591mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1705IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
726mg
(73%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1085mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1705IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 726mg | 73% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.5
96 reviews
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