Description
This Spinach and Cheese Manicotti is a comforting Italian-inspired baked pasta dish filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and tender spinach, all topped with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz manicotti pasta, cooked until al dente
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained very well
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread most of the tomato sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella (reserve remaining for topping), Parmesan, egg, spinach, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Carefully fill each cooked manicotti shell with the cheese and spinach mixture.
- Arrange the filled shells in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Spoon remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
- Use fresh spinach for a richer flavor.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spinach Cheese Manicotti, Italian pasta, baked manicotti, spinach recipe, cheese pasta