Kittencals Spinach Four Cheese Manicotti Vegetarian Recipes

SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• .In a skillet, saute onion and garlicin oil and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and beat until well mixed.
• Drain spinach with several paper towels and squeeze until spinach is well drained.
• Add spinach and onion to cheese mixture and mix well.
• Spoon this mixture into manicotti shells, using 1 teaspoon at a time.
• Be careful not to tear shells.
• Pour half of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Arrange shells over the sauce and top with remaining sauce.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven , uncover and sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.
• Return to oven until cheese melts.

KID PLEASER VEGETARIAN MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Boil the manicotti shells til they are half way cooked.
• Chop up the spinach fairly small.
• Shred the cheese and mince the garlic.
• Add all the ingredients except the shells in a large bowl and mix well.
• Drain the shells and let cool, I like to rinse them with cool water and use immediately so they don't get stuck together.
• Stuff the shells.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Voila! You're done!

CHICKEN, CHEESE, & SPINACH MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350^ F.
• Combine chicken and garlic in large bowl. Add spinach, cottage cheese, egg whites, and 1/4 cup mozzarella; spoon into manicotti shells.
• Place in 13x9 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with spaghetti sauce.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake 5 minutes or until melted. Sprinkle with basil.