Manicotti With Spinach
Creamy and savory, this manicotti with spinach features tender pasta shells filled with a rich cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and Parmesan. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it combines classic Italian flavors with a comforting, cheesy texture and a hint of green from spinach.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook manicotti shells as directed on the package, then rinse with cold water and drain.
- Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, beaten egg, sliced green onion, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Fill the cooked manicotti shells with the cheese mixture and place them in a lightly oiled baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the filled shells and sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.
- Cook frozen chopped spinach as directed on the package, then spoon it over the baked manicotti before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
497
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).