Craving a cozy, home-cooked meal? Try this Spinach Stuffed Manicotti, paired with a rich, homemade tomato sauce! Perfect for those evenings when you want to indulge in something hearty and delicious.
Spinach Stuffed Manicotti with All Purpose Tomato sauce
Try this delicious manicotti dish served with homemade tomato sauce.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Tomato Sauce
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup red wine or beef stock 125 mL
- 19 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz pkg manicotti shells
Spinach Filling
Instructions
- To make all-purpose tomato sauce: In large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes, until onions have softened. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 more minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer over low heat about 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly. Puree mixture in blender or food processor. Return to sauce pan.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lightly salt water and add manicotti noodles. Cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
- To make spinach filling: In a food processor, puree cottage cheese until smooth. Add spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg and Italian seasoning to mixture. Mix until blended. Place cheese mixture into a plastic resealable bag and cut one of the corners. Place mixture into manicotti noodles.
- Spread 1/2 of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch ( 22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in dish and cover with the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until mozzarella is melted and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Stuffed Manicotti with All Purpose Tomato sauce
Serving Size
2 manicotti
Amount per Serving
Calories
447
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
1053
mg
46
%
Potassium
649
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.