Description
Bring a taste of comforting Italian cuisine to your table with this irresistible Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Manicotti. This easy recipe combines creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella inside tender pasta shells, all baked in a rich marinara sauce. It’s a perfect choice for a satisfying family dinner, vegetarian main course, or even a make-ahead dish for guests. Whether you’re hunting for quick weeknight meals, impressive dinner ideas, or simply love baked pasta, this one hits all the marks. Make it part of your favorite rotation of easy recipes and comfort food ideas.
Ingredients
12 manicotti shells
15 oz ricotta cheese
3 cups fresh spinach, cooked and chopped
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Boil manicotti shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool.
2. In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, egg, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Fill each shell gently with the ricotta mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
4. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells on top.
5. Cover with remaining sauce and top with remaining mozzarella.
6. Cover dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Be sure to squeeze all excess moisture from spinach to avoid watery filling.
You can prep and refrigerate the filled manicotti up to 24 hours ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 to 2 shells
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg