Entrée: Italy – Manicotti Ricotta E Spinaci (Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Ingredients
8 manicotti shells 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese 1 cup (30 g) chopped spinach 1 egg, beaten 1 / 2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook manicotti shells according to package instructions. 2. In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, egg, and half the Parmesan cheese. 3. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish. 4. Pour tomato sauce over manicotti and top with whipping cream and remaining Parmesan. 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 378 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
Protein: 13.5 g
Fat: 32 g
Saturated fat: 19.7 g
Cholesterol: 144 mg
Fiber: 1.1 g
Sugar: 4.2 g
Sodium: 616 mg
Potassium: 427 mg
Calcium: 321 mg
Iron: 1.27 mg
Vitamin A: 416 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 6.8 mg
Vitamin D: 1.4 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:05+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.