Artichoke Spinach Manicotti

8 oz (227g) Manicotti 8 to 10 Artichoke Hearts 4 oz (142g) Baby Spinach 4 oz (113g) Mozzarella Cheese 2 oz (57g) Mozzarella Cheese 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese 15 oz (425g) Ricotta Cheese 1 Cup Alfredo Sauce 1 Cup Alfredo Sauce 1 Bunch (4 oz / 113g) Green Onions 1 Egg Ground Red Pepper Dried Basil, Dried Oregano Salt, Black Pepper Preparations: 1- Grate the mozzarella cheese. 2- Steam Cook or microwave (2-3 min) the baby spinach and set aside to cool down. 3- Chop the artichoke hearts. 4- Chop the green onions. Directions: 1- Combine the grated mozzarella (4 oz), parmesan, and ricotta cheese in a large bowl. 2- Add an egg, and as much as salt and pepper as you'd prefer. 3- Add dried basil, oregano and ground red pepper. 4- Stir in the artichoke hearts, green onions. 5- Drain/Squeeze water our to the spinach and add to the bowl. 6- Stir the ingredients thoroughly until well mixed. 7- Bring 6 cup of water to a boil. 8- Stir in salt and manicotti and continue boiling for 7 more minutes over medium heat. 9- Drain and rinse the manicotti with cold water. 10- Cover a bakeware with 1 cup of alfredo sauce. 11- Fill the manicotti with the cheese filling (using a pastry bag) and place onto the bakeware. 12- Top with one cup of alfredo sauce and 2 oz mozzarella cheese. 13- Preheat oven to 350º F (177º C), cook the manicotti for 45 minutes. 14- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.

CALORIES & NUTRITION

Artichoke Spinach Manicotti CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Manicotti (an Italian recipe) can be made with Alfredo sauce or Marinara sauce. This recipe calls for alfredo sauce. Artichoke and Spinach Manicotti contains high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, phosphorus, dietary fiber and calcium. It is low in sugar but high in saturated fat. One serving (3.5 oz / 100g) of artichoke spinach manicotti has 113 calories (38 calories from fat), 4.3g total fat (2.5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 255mg potassium, 12.7 total carbohydrates (3.1g dietary fiber, 0.7g sugars), and 7.5g protein. Artichoke Spinach Manicotti contains 14 percent vitamin C and 12 percent vitamin A and 13 percent calcium, and 6 percent iron.