How To Make Spinach Cheese Manicotti
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 manicotti shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
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Cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture into each manicotti shell, filling them evenly. Place filled manicotti in the prepared baking dish.
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Pour marinara sauce over the top of the manicotti, covering them completely.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 430kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 100mg
- Sodium : 1150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 24g
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