O-L, Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

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Spinach-and-Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

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Preparation time: 25 minutes.

Cooking time: 40 minutes.

Serving size: 4.

 

 

8 dried manicotti shells

1 cup cottage cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 beaten egg

1 cup fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

1 & 1/4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed (I just use a mix of herbs)

 

 

1) Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain.

2) Meanwhile, combine the cottage cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella,

the Parmesan, egg, spinach, nutmeg and pepper, and spoon about

3 tablespoons of this mixture into each manicotti shell.

3) Arrange shells in a 2-quart baking dish.

4) Combine the tomato paste, broth, mushrooms, and Italian

seasoning; season with salt, if desired, and pour over the

manicotti shells.

5) Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

6) Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella, and bake

for 10 minutes more.

 

Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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