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Guest Post: Manicotti – The Sure Way to Get Your Kids Their Spinach

May 17, 2011 by AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes 1 Comment

A special thanks to Ashley LeMieux for sharing this post and recipe!

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Ever wonder why Popeye ate spinach for his strength? Well, there is a very good reason. Spinach is LOADED and I mean LOADED with good stuff. It is a great source of vitamins, such as Vitamin K, A, C, B2 and even B6, not to mention all the other things you get that are necessary for a healthy diet – omega 3, antioxidants, and so much more. I guess you could say “it does a body good”. The sad part is that it falls into the category of green stuff that kids, husbands and picky eaters won’t eat. So what is a mother to do? This trick works on my husband…so I figure it will work on kiddos too! I am seriously obsessed with this deliciousness!

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Manicotti
  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 oz mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 bag fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 container (15 oz) of ricotta cheese
  • â…“ chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook manicotti 7 minutes, drain and rinse. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over
    medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms; saute 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, cook 5
    minutes, let it cool.
  3. Beat eggs in medium bowl. Stir in ricotta, basil and salt. Stir in mushroom mix
  4. Spread ¾ marina sauce over bottom of 13X9 in baking dish.
  5. Fill manicotti with baking mixture, place in dish.
  6. Pour remaining sauce evenly over filled shells, sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes
  8. Uncover, and bake 5-10 min until cheese is melted.

My husband and I absolutely love this dish!

Recipe from BarillaUS.com
Ashley LeMieux is a freelance writer and also the founder of The Shine Project. Ashley is a advocate for doing your best and helping others. She also writes for My Baby Clothes Boutique a company that helps Ashley accomplish her goal. Come see the beautiful baby clothes, baby hats, tutus and more for your precious babies.

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  1. Amanda says

    May 26, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Thanks for the recipe, sounds easy and yummy! If you want to introduce spinach to the little ones, masking the flavor is important. Spinach and artichoke dips are also a way start to introducing kids or picky eaters to greens. Dipping fresh veggies or whole wheat pita chips create a tasty and healthy snack!

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