manicotti florentine

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 9-12 manicotti shells
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped frozen spinach(thaw and drain well)
• 1 egg-beaten
• 2 T basil(fresh-torn in pieces)
• 1 T. parsley(fresh-chopped fine)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 26oz jar marinara sauce

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 350. cook noodles according to directions. Drain, transfer to pan of cold water..Add 2 T. olive oil to prevent sticking. Reserve 3/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan. combine remaining ingredients except marinara and mix well. pour 2 cups marinara in 9 x 13 pan. pat excess water from shells,fill with cheese,spinach mixture and lay in pan. pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with reserved cheese.

bake 15-20 min, uncovered.