Foryoueats: Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti

Foryoueats: Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti

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This Spinach and Ricotta Manicotti is a comforting Italian dish with homemade or store-bought lasagna noodles filled with a mixture of ricotta, spinach, arugula, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) high-quality ricotta cheese (see note)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound fresh homemade or store-bought lasagna noodles, cut into twelve 4- by 4-inch squares, or 6 sheets no-boil dry lasagna noodles
  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh spinach, washed
  • 8 ounces (225g) fresh arugula, washed
  • 12 ounces (340g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 4 ounces (120g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups (480ml) tomato sauce, such as Quick and Easy Italian-American Red Sauce , Slow-Cooked Tomato Sauce , or Fresh Tomato Sauce , divided
  • Small handful minced fresh parsley or basil leaves

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