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Cheese Manicotti

Contributed By: thecheech
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Ingredients

14 Manicotti noodles

3 oz. Mozzarella cheese (cubed)

1 1/2 cups (15 oz. container) ricotta cheese

2 cups Shredded Mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese

½ cup Frozen spinach (1 box), thawed and squeezed dry.

¼ teaspoon Garlic powder

¼ teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper

2 can2 (15 oz.) diced tomatoes

¼ Marjoram

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

¼ teaspoon Garlic salt

1/8 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Brush manicotti with oil and then cover with half the water needed for boiling. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook manicotti in 13x8x2 dish on High for 22-25 minutes, turning over with a fork every 5 minutes.

2. Dice cheese into ½ inch chunks before separating slices. Reserve about 1/3 cup for topping. Combine rest of mozzarella with ricotta, romano, spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stuff cooked manicotti with cheese filling. Arrange in greased 13x8x2 inch dish.

3. Mix tomatos, marjoram, Italian Seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Pour sauce mixture over top of manicotti. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at high power for 15-18 minutes. Rotate dish halfway through cooking.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree