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Delicious easy homemade stuffed manicotti served on a plate

Easy Homemade Stuffed Manicotti

A wholesome dish of tender pasta tubes filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, bathed in rich marinara sauce, and topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 pieces manicotti pasta tubes
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cooked spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry) Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained if using frozen.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, cooked spinach, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the manicotti tubes and cook them for about 6-8 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each manicotti tube with the cheese and spinach mixture.
  5. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed manicotti in a single layer, and cover with additional marinara sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let the manicotti sit for a few minutes before serving, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

If lactose intolerant, use dairy-free ricotta and mozzarella. For storage, leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or frozen unbaked for up to 2 months.