Spinach Manacotti 

 Ingredients:

  • 1 package Manicotti
  • 3 cups Mrs. Lanzilli’s Marinara Sauce *(see recipe)
  • 3 cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, preferably in food processor
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 egg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Bring water to a boil in large saucepot. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp of salt. Gently boil manicotti, being careful not to break any. Cook according to package and drain in colander. Let cool a bit so it’s easier to work with.
  3.  In mixing bowl combine ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, spinach, 1 tsp salt, pepper, garlic powder, and egg. Mix together well so that ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  4. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on bottom of baking dish.
  5. Stuff each manicotti with cheese mixture and arrange in baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce over top of manicotti. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese on top and place in oven to bake for about 35 to 40 minute, until top is nicely browned.