Jo's Manicotti

Hearty tubes of manicotti are stuffed with a rich blend of ricotta and Romano cheeses, spinach, eggs, onion, garlic and thyme, drizzled with a simple tomato sauce, sprinkled with mozzarella and baked until bubbly.

• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Recipe Instructions

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 9x13 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.