Description
Experience the comforting delight of authentic Italian manicotti filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, all enveloped in rich marinara sauce and bubbling mozzarella. This easy-to-follow recipe brings a taste of Italy to your dinner table, perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings. With vibrant flavors and a satisfying texture, each bite is a celebration of traditional Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large manicotti pasta tubes
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook manicotti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, egg, half of the mozzarella, and Italian seasoning. Mix until creamy.
- Fill each manicotti tube with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or pastry bag.
- Spread some marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place filled manicotti in a single layer and pour remaining sauce over them.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil to retain moisture while baking.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 manicotti (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg