Spinach Manicotti

August 14th, 2012 | Posted by Milana in Italian Cuisine | Lunch/Dinner - (0 Comments)

INGREDIENTS:

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

1-½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

15 oz. ricotta cheese  

1 box (10 oz) frozen cut spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 egg, slightly beaten

 1 Jar Miur Glen Organic Italian Herb Pasta Sauce



DIRECTIONS:


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  cheese, the pepper flakes, ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic and egg.
In bottom of ungreased 13×9-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.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 50)

Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g)

Cholesterol 50mg

Sodium 410mg

Total Carbohydrate 43g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 8g)

Protein 19g

Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 35%; Iron 15%

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch

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