Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 6 oz manicotti shells
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (can it homemade)
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup shedded mozzarella cheese
  • parsley for garnish
  • 1-2 cups marinara sauce (FIND THE FULL RECIPE HERE)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Cook the manicotti according to the instructions on the box and set aside separately to bring back to room temperature.
  • Add olive oil to a large pan over medium high heat. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds making sure not to overcook and cause burning.
  • Add heavy cream, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, ½ tablespoon of cajun seasoning, Italian Seasoning, pinch of red pepper flakes, and pinch of ground nutmeg and stir to mix together. Bring cream sauce to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat and pour into a large baking pan and set aside.
  • Next in a separate medium sized bowl, add ricotta cheese, spinach, onion, remaining parmesan and remaining cajun seasoning and stir together to combine well.
  • Stuff room temperature manicotti with spinach mixture and add to the bottom of the sauced baking pan.
  • Top with the marinara sauce then cover with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted and is bubbling. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve.