Spinach and Three Cheese Manicotti

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box (8 oz.) manicotti shells, cooked al dente
• 24 oz. marinara sauce
• Filling:
• 10 oz. frozen/fresh spinach, cooked and drained
• 15 oz. ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook manicotti shells and spinach according to package directions
2. Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste and mix well
3. Stuff each cooked manicotti shell with filling mixture
4. In a baking dish, spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom evenly
5. Arrange stuffed manicotti over sauce
6. Top with remaining sauce and leftover 1/2 cup of mozzarella
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes
8. Dish and serve hot

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