Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 12 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 14-12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze out all the moisture
  • 8 manicotti, cooked and drained
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (may use homemade sauce if you prefer)

Method

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3 minutes; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 c.
  • mozzarella, cream cheese, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; beat until smooth.
  • Stir in the onion mixture and spinach.
  • Spoon into the manicotti shells.
  • Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange shells over sauce; top with the rest of sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.