spinach and cheese stuffed manicotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (16 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese
• 28 manicotti shells
• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package grated parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). divide mozzarella cheese into 3 portions.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook manicotti in boiling water, stirring occasionally until softened slightly but still firm, about 7 minutes. drain and rest in a bowl of cold water.
• combine spinach, alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, and 1 portion mozzarella cheese in a large bowl; mix well and season with salt and pepper. spoon fill mixture into each manicotti shell. divide stuffed shells evenly between two 9x13-inch baking dishes. pour 1 jar spaghetti sauce over each baking dish and sprinkle with equal portions mozzarella cheese. cover both baking dishes with aluminum foil.
• bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 45 minutes.