Stuffed Manicotti

Stuffed Manicotti -

INGREDIENTS:

7 pieces manicotti noodles, prepared according to package directions
1 cup spinach, steamed & chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + 1/4 cup for topping
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg lightly beaten
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
15 oz pasta sauce or 1/2 of 26 oz      (I used Hunts Four Cheese Pasta sauce)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray.
Add pasta sauce to lightly cover the bottom of baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, ground pepper, dried basil and garlic powder.
Fill the manicotti with the mixture (I used a teaspoon) and arrange in a prepared baking dish.
Pour remaining pasta sauce over rolled lasagna noodles.
Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
Remove from oven.
Serve and enjoy!