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Spinach Manicotti Recipe

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Stuffed manicotti with spinach and ricotta and Parmesan cheese with a little nutmeg and tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 10 manicotti shells
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pepper to taste

Preparation:

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan, combine tomato paste, water, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.

Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well, squeezing and using paper towels to get out as much moisture as possible. In a mixing bowl, combine spinach with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg; add pepper to taste. Stuff manicotti shells with spinach mixer. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over the manicotti. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Spinach manicotti serves 5.

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