Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

This stuffing can be used in anything you want to stuff. I have even simply mixed in a 2 to 3-pound meatloaf to add some veggies to it, and it worked great! Made a very moist meatloaf, and the kids loved it! They also like eating the stuffing plain; I had to chase them away so I would have enough left for the noodles!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 457 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
• 28 manicotti shells
• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Divide mozzarella cheese into 3 portions.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in boiling water, stirring occasionally until softened slightly but still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain and rest in a bowl of cold water.

Step 3

Combine spinach, Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, and 1 portion mozzarella cheese in a large bowl; mix well and season with salt and pepper. Spoon fill mixture into each manicotti shell. Divide stuffed shells evenly between two 9x13-inch baking dishes. Pour 1 jar spaghetti sauce over each baking dish and sprinkle with equal portions mozzarella cheese. Cover both baking dishes with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 45 minutes.