spinach and ricotta mannicoti

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Fresh healthy manicotti. Great fresh taste.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spinach and ricotta mannicoti

  • 16 oz
    mannicotti tubes
  • 28 oz
    crushed tomatoes
  • 3 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • FILLING
  • 1 bag
    fresh spinach
  • 1/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 8 oz
    ricotta cheese drained
  • 1/4 c
    shredded parmigiano-reggiano
  • 1 lg
    egg noodles
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg

How To Make spinach and ricotta mannicoti

  • 1
    Cook the manicotti in boiling salted water just until they are softened a bit. You need them a little firm. Drain and let cool. Cook the spinach in boiling salted water until the spinach is wilted. Drain and chop the spinach.
  • 2
    Add the spinach to a large bowl. Mix the heavy cream, ricotta cheese, parmigiano --reggiano, egg, and nutmeg.Fill the shells with the spinach mixture.
  • 3
    Mix the crushed tomatoes, and garlic together. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Place a small amount of tomato mixture in the bottom of baking pan.
  • 4
    Arrange the filled manicotti in the pan. Top with remaining tomato mixture. Bake for 25 minutes. Add Mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

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