Spinach Stuffed Manicotti (using uncooked shells!)

Spinach Stuffed Manicotti (using uncooked shells!): Submitted by: Vickie | Date Added: 7 Feb 2021 Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup minced onion
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder.
3. Add 1 cup and 1/4 cup Parmesan to ricotta mix.
4. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
5. Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish.
7. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.

(Cook’s note: Stuffing cooked manicotti is a pain in the ass to me, so I love recipes like this where you don’t have to cook the pasta first! Check out similar recipes to include Taco Stuffed Manicotti and Chicken Cordon Bleu Manicotti! )