Classic Manicotti Recipe - with Spinach & Cheese

Classic Manicotti Recipe - with Spinach & Cheese

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This classic manicotti recipe, filled with spinach and four cheeses, is comforting, crowd-pleasing, and easy to prep ahead.

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Ingredients

  • 14 manicotti shells ((from an 8-oz box))
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (15-oz) container whole-milk ricotta cheese (1¾ cups)
  • ⅓ cup mascarpone or cream cheese, (at room temperature)
  • 2 cups (8 oz) whole-milk mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1¼ cups (4.5 oz) grated Pecorino Romano, divided
  • 1 (10-oz) box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (plus more for boiling the pasta)
  • 2½ cups homemade or good-quality jarred marinara sauce,
  • ½ cup heavy cream

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