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Ultimate Spinach & Cheese Manicotti Joy

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A comforting baked pasta dish filled with creamy cheese and spinach, perfect for family dinners or relaxed gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Manicotti pasta shells – 12 shells (170 g / 6 oz)

  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

  • Fresh spinach – 300 g (10 oz), chopped

  • Ricotta cheese – 425 g (1 ¾ cups / 15 oz)

  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 200 g (2 cups / 7 oz)

  • Grated Parmesan cheese – 75 g (¾ cup / 2.5 oz)

  • Large egg – 1

  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon (5 g)

  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon (2 g)

  • Nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon (optional)

  • Marinara sauce – 720 ml (3 cups)

Instructions

  • Cook manicotti shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.

  • Sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Cool slightly.

  • Mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, and seasonings.

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread 1 cup sauce in a baking dish.

  • Fill manicotti shells and arrange in the dish.

  • Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.

  • Cover and bake for 25 minutes, uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more.

Notes

Drain spinach thoroughly for the best texture. Allow the dish to rest before serving to help the manicotti hold its shape.

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