Description

You definitely will save this delicious, comforting recipe for future use. It can easily be made in advance and is a big time and work saver by stuffing uncooked shells!

Ingredients

• 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed completely, drained and squeezed dry (can be omitted, if desired)
• 8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 15 oz. Ricotta cheese, low fat is fine
• 4 oz. cream cheese, low fat is fine
• 1/2 c. shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 box (12 - 14 shells) manicotti noodles
• 3 - 4 c. marinara sauce, homemade or from about 2 jars, divided
• 1/2 c. shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix spinach, cheeses, eggs, salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
3. Spread about 1 1/2 c. marinara sauce in the bottom of 9 x 13 inch casserole dish or pan.