Kittencal's Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti (Vegetarian)

Name: Kittencal's Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (optional); 2 teaspoons fresh garlic (no more than that or the garlic will overpower the other ingredients!); 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (can use a bit more); 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; salt (to taste I use seasoned salt); 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions, then hand-squeezed dry to remove excess moisture); 8 manicotti, cooked and drained (you might use more shells so I would cook 10); 4 -6 cups marinara sauce (see my Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or to taste); mozzarella cheese, for topping (any amount desired)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:25min

I have been making this recipe for years, it is *the best* manicotti recipe hands down! --- I have made this many times for dinner parties and have made it for socials and large gatherings increasing amounts of coarse, I have even served this at my Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table as an extra dish along with a turkey or ham --- to save time I always mix up the filling a day ahead and refrigerate this will also give the flavors a chance to blend together, or you may prepare up to step #9 cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours --- don't forget to cook the spinach first before using for this recipe

Updated at: Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:10:41 GMT