Entrée: Italy – Manicotti Ricotta E Spinaci (Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Ingredients
8 manicotti shells 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese 1 cup (30 g) chopped spinach 1 egg, beaten 1 / 2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook manicotti shells according to package instructions. 2. In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, egg, and half the Parmesan cheese. 3. Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish. 4. Pour tomato sauce over manicotti and top with whipping cream and remaining Parmesan. 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 378 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
Protein: 13.5 g
Fat: 32 g
Saturated fat: 19.7 g
Cholesterol: 144 mg
Fiber: 1.1 g
Sugar: 4.2 g
Sodium: 616 mg
Potassium: 427 mg
Calcium: 321 mg
Iron: 1.27 mg
Vitamin A: 416 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 6.8 mg
Vitamin D: 1.4 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:05+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.