Cheesy Manicotti

Cheesy Manicotti
Cheesy Manicotti might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 644 calories, 32g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up garlic powder, ricotta cheese, tomato and basil pasta sauce, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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2
Cook the manicotti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, spinach, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt and pepper.
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Place the mixture into a large zip-top bag, cut one of the corners off and squeeze the cheese mixture into the manicotti.
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Pour half of the pasta sauce into the prepared baking dish.
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Place the stuffed manicotti over the sauce.
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Pour the remaining sauce over the manicotti. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the provolone.
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8
Bake until hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Serve with Easy Garlic Bread.
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10
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Spread the butter on both sides of the bread and season with the parsley and garlic powder.
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Place on the grill pan and cook on one side until golden brown. Flip, and continue cooking until other side is golden brown.
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Remove and serve.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score24
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