Spinach Tofu Manicotti Recipe - Vegetarian Food from Iraq

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) fresh spinach , with stems trimmed and well washed or 1 (10 oz (283 g)) package frozen spinach , thawed
• kosher salt , plus 0.5 tsp
• 12 manicotti
• 3 cup marinara sauce
• 1 lb (454 g) firm tofu , drained and crumbled to resemble ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz (113 g))
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a mixture of half pecorino and parmesan )
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 tsp unsalted butter , diced