Spinach & Cheese Manicotti is a comforting baked pasta dish filled with creamy ricotta, spinach, and melty cheese, topped with rich marinara and baked to bubbly perfection.
12 manicotti shells
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
1½ cups shredded mozzarella (divided)
¾ cup grated Parmesan (divided)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
3 cups marinara sauce
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or garlic powder
Boil manicotti until al dente. Drain and cool.
Mix ricotta, egg, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Spread 1 cup sauce in baking dish.
Fill manicotti with ricotta mixture and arrange in dish.
Top with remaining sauce, ½ cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 mins more.
Let rest before serving.
Can be assembled a day ahead.
Use piping bag to easily fill shells.
Freezes well before baking.