Jo's Manicotti

Jo's Manicotti

A recipe I put together based on my own personal taste. I buy an extra can of tomato sauce to serve at the table and let my guests add more sauce if they so desire!

Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
  • 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot cook manicotti pasta with boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with warm water and drain.

Step 2
In a large bowl mix together ricotta cheese, eggs, onion, grated Romano cheese, chicken bouillon, garlic, thyme, ground black pepper, and spinach.

Step 3
To assemble, fill manicotti noodles with cheese filling. Arrange noodles in a greased 9×13 inch pan. Pour tomato sauce down center of shells. Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese.

Step 4
Bake in a preheated 350 degree(175 degree C) oven for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399
Calories
16g
Fat
39g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 21%
Saturated Fat9g 44%
Cholesterol112mg 37%
Sodium1062mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars5g
Protein26g
Vitamin C7mg 33%
Calcium493mg 38%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium544mg 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.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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