Irresistible Spinach and Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 0.5 cup minced onion
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells
• 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1.5 cups water

Instructions

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a spacious bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, onion, egg, parsley, pepper, and garlic powder until well mixed. Incorporate 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Carefully stuff this mixture into the uncooked manicotti shells.
3. In a separate bowl, blend the spaghetti sauce and water. Spread 1 cup of this sauce evenly over the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the stuffed manicotti in a single layer within the dish. Generously cover with the remaining sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 to 55 minutes, or until the shells are tender yet retain a slight firmness when bitten into.

Nutrition

• Calories: 576 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 9 g
• Sugar Content: 24 g
• Sodium Content: 1410 mg
• Protein Content: 30 g
• Cholesterol Content: 82 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 69 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g