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Spinach Manicoti

Yields6 Servings

Ingredients
 5 oz pkg crepes (Ingles produce, each pack contains 10 crepes)
 32 oz container ricotta cheese
 3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese, divided
 16 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
 ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
 2 large eggs
 2 tsp garlic, minced
 1 tsp kosher salt
 1 tsp red pepper flakes
 2 cups marinara sauce, divided
Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

2

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 2 cups Italian blend cheese, spinach, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes.

3

Pour 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.

4

Spoon a heaping ½ cup of filling onto a crepe, forming it into a log, then roll up without folding in the sides. Place the manicotti in the prepared pan, seam side down. Repeat with remaining crepes.

5

Top with 1 cup sauce down the middle of the manicotti, then sprinkle with 1 cup Italian blend cheese.

6

Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until hot, bubbling, and the cheese is melted.

7

Cool slightly and serve with salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size