{"id":65038,"date":"2019-12-11T21:45:50","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T11:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=65038"},"modified":"2026-08-17T21:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:09:56","slug":"spinach-ricotta-manicotti-cannelloni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/spinach-ricotta-manicotti-cannelloni\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach Manicotti"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Somewhere between cozy Sunday dinner and impressive dinner party energy lives this <strong>Spinach Manicotti<\/strong>. It hits that sweet spot where the pasta feels indulgent, the filling feels balanced, and the whole dish comes together without unnecessary drama. You get tender pasta tubes stuffed with creamy ricotta, plenty of spinach, and just enough sauce to keep everything luscious but not soggy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the kind of dish that makes people pause mid bite and go quiet for a second. Not because it is fancy, but because it is deeply satisfying in a way that only baked pasta can be. If you are hunting for a spinach manicotti recipe that feels reliable, comforting, and worth repeating, you are in very good hands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of Spinach Ricotta Manicotti (Cannelloni)\" class=\"wp-image-65051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-109-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-this-spinach-manicotti-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Spinach Manicotti Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The filling actually holds its own.<\/strong> The ricotta is creamy without being heavy, the spinach is well balanced, and everything is seasoned so it tastes good on its own, not just drowned in sauce. That is what separates this from an average ricotta manicotti situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It bakes up soft, not sloppy.<\/strong> The sauce to pasta ratio is carefully dialed in so the manicotti stays tender without collapsing into a puddle. Every tube keeps its shape and its dignity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It feels classic but not dated.<\/strong> This hits all the comforting notes of the best manicotti recipe, while still feeling fresh enough to serve to guests without apology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is make ahead friendly.<\/strong> Assemble it earlier, bake it later, and still get that bubbling, golden top that makes ricotta manicotti worth the effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-goes-into-spinach-manicotti\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Goes Into Spinach Manicotti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot.jpg\" alt=\"Flat lay photo of ingredient shot of manicotti shells, frozen spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, grated nutmeg, parsley, water, tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, basil, pepper, tomato paste, eggs\" class=\"wp-image-94512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Ingredientshot-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spinach manicotti recipe layers pasta, creamy spinach ricotta, marinara, and melted cheese. It\u2019s truly one of the best manicotti recipes to make at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manicotti Shells:<\/strong> The pasta tubes are the foundation of this dish, holding the creamy filling and soaking up all the sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ricotta Cheese:<\/strong> The star of any good ricotta manicotti, ricotta brings a soft, rich creaminess to the filling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spinach:<\/strong> Frozen spinach adds freshness, color, and a boost of nutrients that balance the richness of the cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mozzarella and Parmesan:<\/strong> A blend of these cheeses melts beautifully, giving the manicotti a bubbly golden topping with irresistible flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\">recipe card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-add-ins-and-smart-swaps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Ins and Smart Swaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to tweak it without breaking it? These work beautifully and are not already in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roasted Mushrooms:<\/strong> Finely chopped and folded into the filling for extra savoury depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lemon Zest:<\/strong> A small amount added to the ricotta mixture brightens everything without making it taste citrusy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh Basil or Thyme:<\/strong> Stirred into the filling or layered on top before baking for a fresh, herby lift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gluten Free Manicotti or Cannelloni:<\/strong> Works well as long as you slightly undercook the pasta before stuffing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-spinach-manicotti\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Spinach Manicotti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"Cover manicotti with boiling salted water in a shallow dish.\" class=\"wp-image-94516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Soften Shells:<\/strong> Cover manicotti with boiling salted water in a shallow dish. Cover and sit 7 to 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"Cook onion and garlic in a medium sauce pan.\" class=\"wp-image-94518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 Aromatics:<\/strong> Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high. Cook onion until translucent, then add garlic for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3.jpg\" alt=\"Add passata, water, tomato paste, and basil and parsley or Italian seasoning. Boil, then simmer.\" class=\"wp-image-94520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Simmer Marinara:<\/strong> Add passata, water, tomato paste, and basil and parsley or Italian seasoning. Boil, then simmer 10 minutes; season to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Combine filling ingredients in a bowl until well combined.\" class=\"wp-image-94522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep Filling:<\/strong> Squeeze excess liquid from thawed spinach. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, seasoning, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"spread 1 cup marinara over the base.\" class=\"wp-image-94525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step5-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep Pan and Oven:<\/strong> Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F 175\u00b0C. Spray a 9 by 13 inch dish and spread 1 cup marinara over the base.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Transfer filling to a piping bag. Drain shells, pipe filling inside, and arrange in a single layer.\" class=\"wp-image-94527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step6-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Pipe and Arrange:<\/strong> Transfer filling to a sturdy zip top or piping bag. Drain shells, pipe filling inside, and arrange in a single layer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7.jpg\" alt=\"Spoon remaining marinara over shells and add mozzarella and Parmesan and bake for 30 minutes.\" class=\"wp-image-94529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannelloni-Step7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Top and Bake Covered:<\/strong> Spoon remaining marinara over shells and add mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8.jpg\" alt=\"Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving.\" class=\"wp-image-94531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/SpinachRicottaManicottiCannellonii-Step8-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li>Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving (about 15 minutes). It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spinach manicotti recipe is rich and satisfying, so pairing it with lighter chicken dishes makes a perfect balance. Try it alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/julia-childs-creamy-chicken-mushroom-recipe\/\">Creamy Chicken and Mushroom<\/a> for a cozy, restaurant-style Italian meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For something comfortable and bold, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/creamy-tomato-chicken-drumsticks\/\">Creamy Tomato Chicken Drumstick<\/a> is perfect to double down on the saucy flavors. Together, they turn manicotti night into a real feast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Manicotti The Same As Cannelloni?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They\u2019re very similar: manicotti shells are ridged pasta tubes while cannelloni are smooth, but both work perfectly in this dish.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756323712648\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Use Fresh Spinach Instead Of Frozen?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, just saut\u00e9 fresh spinach until wilted, squeeze out excess water, and use in place of frozen.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756323715327\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Add Meat To The Filling?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, ground beef, sausage, or even shredded chicken can be mixed with the ricotta for a heartier version.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-52.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy Spinach Ricotta Manicotti on a fork\" class=\"wp-image-65049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-52.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-52-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Spinach-Cheese-Manicotti-IMAGE-52-200x300.jpg 200w, 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1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"14\" data-recipe=\"65067\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"14\" data-recipe=\"65067\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">MANICOTTI OR CANNELLONI<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;14&#032;uncooked manicotti shells&#032;(or 18 dried cannelloni tubes)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">14<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">uncooked manicotti shells<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or 18 dried cannelloni tubes)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Good pinch of salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Good pinch of salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">FILLING<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;8&#032;oz&#032;frozen spinach,&#032;thawed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen spinach,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">thawed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;lb&#032;ricotta cheese\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ricotta cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;fresh shredded mozzarella cheese&#032;(4 oz | 120 g)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh shredded mozzarella cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(4 oz | 120 g)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;freshly grated Parmesan\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated Parmesan<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large&#032;eggs\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cloves&#032;garlic,&#032;finely chopped or minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped or minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;Italian seasoning\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Italian seasoning<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Pinch&#032;freshly grated nutmeg&#032;(optional)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated nutmeg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(optional)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;fresh ground pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh ground pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">MARINARA SAUCE<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;extra-virgin olive oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;small&#032;onion,&#032;finely chopped (about 1\/4 cup)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped (about 1\/4 cup)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cloves&#032;garlic,&#032;finely chopped (or minced)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped (or minced)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;28&#032;oz&#032;American tomato sauce,&#032;(Passata)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">28<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">American tomato sauce,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(Passata)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;water&#032;(swirl in tomato bottle to wash excess out for the sauce)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(swirl in tomato bottle to wash excess out for the sauce)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;tomato paste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;each fresh chopped basil and parsley&#032;(or 1 1\/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">each fresh chopped basil and parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or 1 1\/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Freshly ground black pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">TOPPING<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;fresh shredded mozzarella cheese\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh shredded mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;freshly grated Parmesan\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated Parmesan<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-65067-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-65067-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"65067\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">MANICOTTI<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large shallow dish, cover manicotti shells with boiling water and season generously with salt. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and set aside to soften slightly (about 7-10 minutes while you prepare your sauce). <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">MARINARA SAUCE<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saut\u00e9 onion until transparent (about 3 minutes), then addd the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the tomato sauce (Passata), water, paste and herbs. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Use now, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">FILLING<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Squeeze excess water from the thawed spinach.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine filling ingredients in a bowl until well combined. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">ASSEMBLE AND COOK<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F | 175\u00b0C.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch ovenproof baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread out about 2 ladles (or 1 cup) of the marinara sauce on the bottom of baking dish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer filling mixture into a strong ziplock bag. Cut a hole in the bottom corner of the bag (see photos in post, or use a piping bag).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once manicotti tubes have softened slightly but are still firm to the touch, use a slotted spoon to transfer them from the boiling water to a plate. &#x27;Pipe&#x27; filling into manicotti tubes and arrange them in a single layer over the sauce in the baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-65067-step-3-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for a further 10-15 minutes, or until pasta shells are cooked through.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve immediately.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-65067-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><h3>FOR CANNELLONI:<\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Use dried cannelloni tubes that do not need to be pre-boiled before cooking in the oven if you can. If you can&#8217;t find them, follow pre-cooking packet instructions for what you have on hand.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23117-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cover stuffed cannelloni tubes with foil and bake for 25 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23117-step-2-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Remove foil and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until cooked through.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>LEFTOVERS<\/h3>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Refrigerate for up to 3 days.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Alternatively freeze for up to 2 months.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-65067-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">250<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.003<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">61<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">576<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">421<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2546<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">277<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"has-tiny-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);margin: 0px;padding-top: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);padding-bottom: var(--wp--custom--layout--padding);\"><span 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