Spinach Cheese Manicotti

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, thawed spinach, minced onion, egg, fresh parsley, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until well combined. This is your flavorful filling! (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the spaghetti sauce and water until evenly mixed. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. This will prevent the manicotti from sticking. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully stuff the cheese mixture into the uncooked manicotti shells. A small spoon or piping bag can be helpful for this step. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the stuffed manicotti shells in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the remaining sauce mixture over the manicotti, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the shells are tender yet firm to the bite and the cheese is melted and bubbly. (50 minutes)

Recipe View Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the manicotti to cool down enough to handle. (7 minutes)