Spinach Cheese Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 onion, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
• 1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (3 ounce) package grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained
• 9 manicotti, cooked, drained on wax paper
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Directions

1. 1

   .In a skillet, saute onion and garlicin oil and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream cheese, half the mozzarella, half the parmesan, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and beat until well mixed.

3. 3

   Drain spinach with several paper towels and squeeze until spinach is well drained.

4. 4

   Add spinach and onion to cheese mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Spoon this mixture into manicotti shells, using 1 teaspoon at a time.

6. 6

   Be careful not to tear shells.

7. 7

   Pour half of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.

8. 8

   Arrange shells over the sauce and top with remaining sauce.

9. 9

   Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from oven , uncover and sprinkle remaining cheeses over top.

11. 11

    Return to oven until cheese melts.