Main Dishes
August 14, 2013
Calories
657
Sodium
1172mg
48% DV
Fat
19g
29% DV
Protein
30g
60% DV
Carbs
85g
28% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
Italian Manicotti
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Another of my family long time favorites, the recipe takes just a little time if you make the sauce homemade, if in a hurry you can use jar sauce I suppose, but try making it at least once your family will thank you, it's delicious and the cheeses and meat stuffing is out of this world good
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Total Time:
1 hr 15 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 0 min
Yield:
6 servings
Ingredients
1 pound fresh spinach, stems trimmed and well washed or a 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed
Kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
12 manicotti shells
3 cups marinara sauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (about 1 pound)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or a mixture of half Pecorino and Parmesan
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, diced
MARINARA SAUCE
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
Sprig of fresh thyme
Sprig of fresh basil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
1 hr 15 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 0 min
Yield:
6 servings
Ingredients
1 pound fresh spinach, stems trimmed and well washed or a 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed
Kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
12 manicotti shells
3 cups marinara sauce, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (about 1 pound)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or a mixture of half Pecorino and Parmesan
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, diced
MARINARA SAUCE
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
Sprig of fresh thyme
Sprig of fresh basil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and season generously with salt. Fill a medium bowl with ice water and season with salt, as well. Boil the spinach, uncovered, until tender,...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
657
Sodium
1172mg
48% DV
Fat
19g
29% DV
Protein
30g
60% DV
Carbs
85g
28% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
10g
54%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
10%
Monosaturated Fat
6g
41%
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
1172mg
48%
Potassium
460mg
13%
Protein
30g
60%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
19%
Sugar
5g
10%
Vitamin A
878IU
17%
Vitamin B6
0.31mg
15%
Vitamin C
3mg
6%
Calcium
611mg
61%
Iron
2mg
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
