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Hearty Manicotti

A delicious meatless meat option.
Course cheese, ricotti cheese, spaghetti sauce
Keyword Main Dish
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 14 to 18 manicotti shells
  • 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 32 oz container ricotta cheese, drained
  • 1 egg. slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmensan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 24-32 oz jar spaghetti sauce of your choice
  • 8 ounces shredded Italian-blend style cheese

Instructions

  • Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain.
  • Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, 1/3 cup shredded cheese blend, Parmesan cheese, pepper, nutmeg and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly. Fill manicotti shells with ricotta mixture. Place filled shells in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over filled shells. Sprinkle with remaining pizza cheese blend. Cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350º for 30 minutes. Remove foil, bake 30 minutes longer or until cheese is bubbly.