Kittencal's Spinach & Four-Cheese Manicotti (Vegetarian) Recipe - Details, Calories, Nutrition Infor

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tsp fresh garlic (no more than that or the garlic will overpower the other ingredients!)
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (can use a bit more)
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more )
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• salt
• 1/2-1 tsp fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach ( cooked according to package directions , then hand-squeezed dry to remove excess moisture)
• 8 manicotti, cooked and drained (you might use more shells so i would cook 10)
• 4 -6 cups marinara sauce (see my kittencal's marinara pasta sauce (vegetarian))
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (or to taste)
• mozzarella cheese, for topping ( any amount desired)