spinach and ricotta mannicoti
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
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16 ozmannicotti tubes
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28 ozcrushed tomatoes
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3 clovegarlic minced
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1/2 cshredded mozzarella cheese
- FILLING
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1 bagfresh spinach
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1/4 cheavy cream
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8 ozricotta cheese drained
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1/4 cshredded parmigiano-reggiano
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1 lgegg noodles
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1/4 tspground nutmeg
How To Make spinach and ricotta mannicoti
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1Cook 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.
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2Add the spinach to a large bowl. Mix the heavy cream, ricotta cheese, parmigiano --reggiano, egg, and nutmeg.Fill the shells with the spinach mixture.
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3Mix the crushed tomatoes, and garlic together. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Place a small amount of tomato mixture in the bottom of baking pan.
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4Arrange 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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