Kittencal's Spinach Four Cheese Manicotti Vegetarian
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
Steps
Set oven to 350 degrees f.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a skillet , saute onion in oil for about 4 minutes or until softened.
In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta cheese , 1-1 / 2 cup mozza cheese , cream cheese , 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese , italian seasoning.
Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and well combined.
Season with white salt or seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in onion mixture and spinach.
Mix well to combine.
Spoon into cooked and cooled manicotti shells.
Pour half of the pasta sauce into the prepared baking dish.
Arrange shells over sauce.
Top with the remaining sauce , use a spoon to spread the sauce over the shells.
Sprinkle about 1 / 4 cup parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and top with mozzeralla cheese.
Bake 5 mins longer , or until cheese is melted.
Let stand 10 mins before serving.
Ingredients
oil, onion, fresh garlic, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, salt, fresh ground black pepper, frozen chopped spinach, manicotti, marinara sauce