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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Recipe by: Doodlebugsmom

"This stuffing can be used in anything you want to stuff. I have even simply mixed in a 2 to 3-pound meatloaf to add some veggies to it, and it worked great! Made a very moist meatloaf, and the kids loved it! They also like eating the stuffing plain; I had to chase them away so I would have enough left for the noodles!"
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Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook55 m
  • Ready In1 h 15 m
  • 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Divide mozzarella cheese into 3 portions.
  • 2Bring 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.
  • 3Combine 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.
  • 4Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 45 minutes.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • You can bake one pan and freeze one pan for later, if you choose.
Ingredients
  • 16 servings
  • 457 cals
  • 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
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    457
    23%
  • Fat:
    23.8
    37%
  • Carbs:
    34.8
    11%
  • Protein:
    27.5
    55%
  • Cholesterol:
    61
    20%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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