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Homemade Spinach Manicotti

Classic baked manicotti filled with spinach and ricotta in a marinara sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 homemade crespelles
  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese Polly-O recommended
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese reserve 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1 large egg
  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce jarred or homemade

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • baking dish (9x13 or similar)
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or spoon
  • colander or clean towel (for squeezing spinach)

Method
 

  1. Make the crespelles according to the referenced recipe and let them cool so they are easy to fill.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded mozzarella, the egg, squeezed spinach, grated Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste; stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach-ricotta filling onto each crespelle and roll them up tightly with the seam side down.
  5. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish (or divide between two smaller dishes).
  6. Arrange the rolled manicotti seam-side down in the dish, then spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sauce over the rolls and sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup mozzarella on top.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 25 minutes, until heated through, sauce is bubbling, and the cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Use a vegetarian Parmesan substitute if desired.