Recipe for EASY SICILIAN SPINACH MANICOTTI

EASY SICILIAN SPINACH MANICOTTI
Entrees
Contributed by: Betty Baptist Walsh
Ingredients: 8 large manicotti shells 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 (16 oz.) carton ricotta cheese 1 large egg 1â�„4 cup chopped onion 1â�„2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1â�„2 tsp. crushed red pepper, optional, for a spicy taste 1 jar (24.5 oz.) marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare manicotti shells according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and optional red pepper. Spoon or squeeze (from a bag) mixture into cooked shells. Place shells in a 12- by 10-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through.
(This recipe was contributed as part of a "Cook of the Week" feature.)