Cheesy Spinach Pasta (Print Version)
Spinach and cheese-filled pasta baked in tomato sauce, bubbling and golden, with plenty of melty mozzarella.
# Ingredients:
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3 cups Tomato Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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1 Egg
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2 cups Ricotta Cheese
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3 cups Hand-Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
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1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
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¼ cup Frozen Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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8 oz Manicotti Pasta, cooked just enough to stay firm
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1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
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1 tablespoon Italian Spice Blend
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1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
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Salt and Pepper to your taste
# Steps:
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Get your oven heating up to 350°F (175°C).
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Take a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and spread out 2 cups of tomato sauce evenly across the bottom.
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In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, 2 cups of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, spinach, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and the Italian blend. Stir until it all looks combined.
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Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture into the middle of the manicotti shells.
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Put the filled manicotti in a row inside the baking pan. Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over the top, then sprinkle on the leftover mozzarella cheese.
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Slide your dish into the oven and bake it for 20 to 30 minutes. Check to see if it's bubbling and fully warmed up.
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Let it cool down for a couple of minutes. Add parsley on top if you'd like, and enjoy it warm.