Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 9x13-inch baking dishes

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese

28 manicotti shells

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

1 (8 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Divide mozzarella cheese into 3 portions.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in boiling water stirring occasionally until softened slightly but still firm about 7 minutes. Drain and rest in a bowl of cold water.

Step 3

Combine spinach Alfredo sauce Parmesan cheese and 1 portion mozzarella cheese in a large bowl; mix well and season with salt and pepper. Spoon fill mixture into each manicotti shell. Divide stuffed shells evenly between two 9x13-inch baking dishes. Pour 1 jar spaghetti sauce over each baking dish and sprinkle with equal portions mozzarella cheese. Cover both baking dishes with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly about 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 457.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.5g 55%

Carbohydrates: 34.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 8g

Fat: 23.8g 37%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 61.4mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 7162IU 143%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.2mg 71%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 152.9mcg 38%

Calcium: 691.6mg 69%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 85.9mg 31%

Potassium: 490.7mg 14%

Sodium: 1115.4mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 214.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.