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Kittencal's Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti (Vegetarian) Recipe

Kittencal's Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti (Vegetarian) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp oil
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (optional)
2 tsp fresh garlic (no more than that or the garlic will overpower the other ingredients!)
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (can use a bit more)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more )
1 tsp italian seasoning
salt
1/2-1 tsp fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach ( cooked according to package directions , then hand-squeezed dry to remove excess moisture)
8 manicotti, cooked and drained (you might use more shells so i would cook 10)
4 -6 cups marinara sauce (see my kittencal's marinara pasta sauce (vegetarian))
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or to taste)
mozzarella cheese, for topping ( any amount desired)

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, saute onion (if using) in oil for about 4 minutes or until softened (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes).
In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cup mozza cheese, cream cheese, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning; beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and well combined.
Season with white salt or seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in onion mixture and spinach; mix well to combine.
Spoon into cooked and cooled manicotti shells.
Pour half of the pasta sauce into the prepared baking dish.
Arrange shells over sauce (at this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or continue with the recipe as follows).
Top with the remaining sauce, use a spoon to spread the sauce over the shells (the sauce does not have to cover the shells completely).
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or to taste) over the sauce.
Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and top with mozzeralla cheese (any amount desired).
Bake 5 mins longer, or until cheese is melted.
Let stand 10 mins before serving.
Note; If desired the spinach can be omitted completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	646.04 Kcal (2705 kJ)
Calories from fat	364.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.49g	62%
Cholesterol	106.44mg	35%
Sodium	2073.89mg	86%
Potassium	1194.65mg	25%
Total Carbs	31.82g	11%
Sugars	19.72g	79%
Dietary Fiber	7.31g	29%
Protein	36.64g	73%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	977mg	98%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.82 Kcal (531 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.95g	62%
Cholesterol	20.89mg	35%
Sodium	407.12mg	86%
Potassium	234.52mg	25%
Total Carbs	6.25g	11%
Sugars	3.87g	79%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	29%
Protein	7.19g	73%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	12%
Iron	0.7mg	19%
Calcium	191.8mg	98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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