Spinach Cheese Manicotti

Spinach Cheese Manicotti -

It can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator overnight. Very filling and great served with a salad and garlic bread.

Ingredients:

 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
 1/2 cup minced onion
 1 egg
 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
 1 1/2 cups water
 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.

Notes:
If refrigerating overnight, do so after step 3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.