Stuffed Manicotti 

​INGREDIENTS:
  • 7 pieces manicotti noodles, prepared according to package directions
  • 1 cup spinach, steamed & chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 15 oz pasta sauce or 1/2 of 26 oz      (I used Hunts Four Cheese Pasta sauce)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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HOW TO PREPARE:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Add pasta sauce to lightly cover the bottom of baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, ground pepper, dried basil and garlic powder. 
  • Fill the manicotti with the mixture (I used a teaspoon) and arrange in a prepared baking dish. 
  • Pour remaining pasta sauce over rolled lasagna noodles.
  • Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Serve and enjoy!


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