Monday, March 22, 2010

Spinach Manacotti

This was so yummy!  Ellie even ate it.  She has never eaten anything with spinach in it before.




1box (8 oz) uncooked manicotti shells (14 shells)

1.5
 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1/4teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1egg, slightly beaten
1jar (25.5 oz)  pasta sauce (any flavor)
Heat oven to 375°F. Cook manicotti as directed on box. Rinse with cool water; drain well. In medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of the Italian cheese blend, the pepper flakes, ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic and egg.

In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce. Spoon ricotta mixture into manicotti; place over sauce in dish. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Cover tightly with foil.

Bake about 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbling. Uncover dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.







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