Manicotti Stuffed with Ricotta Parmesan Mozzarella and Spinach
Ingredients
1/2 lb manicotti noodles, cook according to package directions | ||
1 lb fresh spinach | ||
1 and 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese | ||
1 lb mozzarella cheese | ||
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese | ||
Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
3 eggs,beaten | ||
1 recipe for marinara sauce (use our search engine for recipe) or use 1 16 oz store brought jar. | ||
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for dusting. |
This is an easy to make delicious Italian favorite.
Directions:
- Cook noodles and drain well.
- Remove tough stems from spinach and cook in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Using paper towels or a clean dish towel, squeeze as much water out of the spinach as possible.
- Chop spinach into small pieces.
- Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, eggs and spinach.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Stuff cooked manicotti with the mixture, being careful not to break noodles.
- Cover the bottom of an oven proof baking dish with some of the marinara sauce,and place the stuffed noodles atop.
- Pour in enough sauce to almost cover the noodles and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
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