3 Cheese and Spinach Manicotti (Stuffed Baked)

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Baked Manicotti, stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, and spinach, bathed in marinara sauce, and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, is an impressive-looking but easy-to-make baked pasta dish that the whole family will enjoy!

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Ingredients for 3-Cheese and Spinach-Stuffed Baked Manicotti

• Manicotti pasta shells

• Ricotta cheese

• Mozzarella cheese

• Parmesan cheese

• Spinach

• Italian seasoning

• Red pepper flakes

• Egg

• Marinara sauce

• Salt and pepper

How to Make 3-Cheese and Spinach-Stuffed Baked Manicotti

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with water, and set aside.

    2. While the pasta is cooking, make the filling: in a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.

    3. Spread one cup of marinara soup into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

    4. Stuff the cooked manicotti with the cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.

    5. Pour the remaining cup of marinara sauce evenly over the manicotti.

    6. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella evenly on top, and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve with freshly chopped basil or parsley on top.

Can I 3-Cheese and Spinach-Stuffed Baked Manicotti?

Yes, but bake it uncooked. Assemble the dish in an airtight container or disposable foil baking dish and freeze for up to three months. When ready to bake, place frozen in the oven and add 30 minutes to the cooking time.

If you have leftovers, let them cool down and place them in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What to Serve with 3-Cheese and Spinach-Stuffed Baked Manicotti?

If you want to add extra protein to this dish, mix shredded rotisserie chicken into the cheese and spinach filling.

You can serve this dish with a side salad and a slice of garlic bread.

Soft, fluffy 3-cheese and spinach filling stuffed into perfectly tender manicotti and baked with melted, gooey cheese on top, makes the perfect pasta dish!

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