Ingredients

1 15-ounce container ricotta
2 cups mozzarella, shredded, divided
1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated
1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced, plus more for garnish
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
14 manicotti shells
4 cups marinara sauce, divided

Instructions

Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Romano cheese, spinach, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Stuff ¼ cup mixture into each
shell. Spread ¾ cup marinara sauce in a 9x13-inch pan. Arrange shells on top and cover with marinara sauce to submerge all pasta. Bake covered at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serves 7