Spinach Cheese Manicotti recipe

6 servings

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1/2 cup minced onion

1 egg

2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

1 1/2 cups water

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg.

Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder.

Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.

In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.

Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish.

Cover with remaining sauce.

Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.