Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti, a vegetarian Italian classic that features tender manicotti pasta stuffed with a creamy blend of ricotta cheese and spinach, all smothered in rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. This dish is perfect for family dinners and is suitable for those following a vegetarian diet. Please note, it contains gluten, dairy, and eggs.

With its savory flavor profile, this manicotti is versatile enough to be served as a main course or paired with a fresh salad. Easily find this recipe in your easyChef Pro cookbook, where you can also access a convenient shopping list to ensure the lowest cost per serving.

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Overview

Jo's Manicotti is a delightful Italian dish featuring manicotti pasta filled with a rich mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, and spices, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. It's a comforting meal perfect for family dinners.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 - 8 Ounces (oz) package manicotti pasta
• 1 - Pint (pt) part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 - Whole eggs, whisked
• 1 - Medium onion, minced
• 0.25 - Cups Romano cheese, grated
• 1 - Tablespoon (tbsp) chicken bouillon powder
• 0.5 - Teaspoons (tsp) garlic salt
• 0.125 - Teaspoons (tsp) dried thyme
• 1 - Pinch black pepper, ground
• 1 - 10 Ounces (oz) package frozen spinach, drained
• 1 - 8 Ounces (oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 - Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps

1. In a large pot, cook the manicotti pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with warm water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, whisked eggs, minced onion, grated Romano cheese, chicken bouillon powder, garlic salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and drained spinach.
3. To assemble, fill the manicotti noodles with the cheese filling. Arrange the filled noodles in a greased 9x13 inch pan. Pour the tomato sauce down the center of the shells and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Enjoy your delicious Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti!