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Kittencal's Spinach Four Cheese Manicotti Vegetarian Recipe

This award-winning vegetarian manicotti recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Years of perfecting this recipe for dinner parties, holidays (even Thanksgiving and Christmas!), and large gatherings have resulted in the ultimate creamy, cheesy, spinach-filled delight. Save time by prepping the filling a day ahead – the flavors will meld beautifully! This recipe features four types of cheese for a truly decadent experience. Don't forget to blanch the spinach before adding it to the mixture.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 391.9 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.6 (139 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Kittencal's Spinach Four Cheese Manicotti Vegetarian

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How to Make Kittencal's Spinach Four Cheese Manicotti Vegetarian

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  3. Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 4 minutes, or until softened.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  5. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and well combined.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in the sautéed onion and 10 ounces fresh spinach (cooked and squeezed dry).
  8. Mix well to combine. This filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  9. Fill cooked and cooled manicotti shells with the cheese mixture.
  10. Pour 2 cups pasta sauce into the prepared baking dish.
  11. Arrange the filled manicotti shells over the sauce.
  12. Top with the remaining 2 cups pasta sauce, spreading evenly over the shells.
  13. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  14. Cover the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
  15. Uncover and top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  16. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  17. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

60g

Carbs

7g

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