Manicotti con spinaci e ricotta

Ingredienti

• 2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled & Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 Cups Chopped Tomatoes
• 3 Tablespoons Chopped fresh Basil
• Salt & Pepper
• 3 Cups Fresh Ricotta Cheese
• 1 Cup Cooked Spinach, Cooked, Squeezed Dry & Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• Salt & Pepper
• 10 Manicotti Shells
• 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For Topping

Preparazione

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil...: In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook the garlic until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes, stir, and season with salt...: Add the tomatoes, stir, and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

5. 5

   While the sauce is cooking cook the manicotti...: While the sauce is cooking cook the manicotti shells in salted, boiling water following manufactures directions.

6. 6

   Drain the shells and drop into a bowl...: Drain the shells and drop into a bowl of cold water.

7. 7

   In a bowl, mix together the three cheeses...: In a bowl, mix together the three cheeses and spinach.

8. 8

   Season the ricotta mixture with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Drain the shells and pat dry with a...: Drain the shells and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

10. 10

    Spoon a half cup of sauce into the...: Spoon a half cup of sauce into the bottom of a large baking pan and spread evenly.

11. 11

    Use either a pastry bag without a tip,...: Use either a pastry bag without a tip, or a ziplock bag with one end cut off and fill with the ricotta mixture.

12. 12

    Holding the shell, squeeze the filling into the...: Holding the shell, squeeze the filling into the shell.

13. 13

    Once filled, lay the shells into the pan...: Once filled, lay the shells into the pan side by side.

14. 14

    Spoon the sauce evenly over the shells, then...: Spoon the sauce evenly over the shells, then sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese.

15. 15

    Bake the pasta covered for 20 minutes, then...: Bake the pasta covered for 20 minutes, then remove the cover and cook for another 20 minutes.

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    Serve immediately.