Manicotti Florentine Recipes

FLORENTINE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook frozen chopped spinach per package instructions. Remove from heat; drain WELL. Let spinach cool.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground oregano. Stir well until fully combined.
• Add spinach to the cheese mixture. Stir well, to combine.
• Cook manicotti shells according to package instructions (add to boiling water-7 minutes cook time is typical). When done, remove from heat, drain gently, and let dry.
• Fill each shell using a spoon until full of filling.
• Spread some of the spaghetti sauce over the bottom of 13x9 baking pan (enough to fully cover); put the filled pasta in a single layer on top of sauce.
• Spoon the rest of the spaghetti sauce over the top of the manicotti. Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella), if desired. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes; remove foil, then cook an additional 15 minutes. Manicotti should be hot and cheese bubbly when done. Remove pan from oven. Let sit for a minute or two, then gently remove manicotti to individual serving plates using a spatula.
• Serve with a green salad and a slice of crusty french bread, and enjoy!

FLORENTINE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Place in medium bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, lemon juice and pepper; mix well. Spoon into manicotti shells.
• Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
• Bake 40 min. or until heated through. About 5 min. before manicotti is done, heat the pasta sauce.
• Serve manicotti topped with sauce.

MANICOTTI FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch non-reactive baking pan; set aside.
• Prepare manicotti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Combine spinach, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese and nutmeg in a bowl. Fill manicotti shells with spinach mixture. Place in prepared baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce on top.
• Cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is bubby.

FLORENTINE MANICOTTI

Steps:

• Combine creamed spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan, egg, basil, salt and pepper in large bowl. Fill each manicotti shell with spinach mixture. Place about 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9"x13" pan. Arrange filled manicotti over sauce, and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350-degree for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.