Manicotti

I got this recipe from http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-spinach-four-cheese-manicotti-vegetarian-72308


-3 tablespoons oil
-1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
-2 teaspoons fresh garlic (no more than that or the garlic will overpower the other
ingredients!)
-1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
-1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
-4 ounces cream cheese, softened
-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more)
-1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt - to taste
-1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
-1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions, then hand-squeezed dry to remove excess moisture) -- I only used 1 cup
-10 manicotti, cooked and drained
-4 -6 cups marinara sauce (I did a semi-home-made....recipe coming soon)
-Parmesan cheese & mozzarella cheese, for topping (any amount desired)

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- In a skillet, saute onion & garlic in oil for about 4 minutes or until softened
- In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning; beat with a spoon until smooth.
-Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in onion mixture and spinach; mix well to combine.
- Spoon into cooked and cooled manicotti shells.
- Pour half of the pasta sauce into the prepared baking dish (greased 13x9)
- Arrange shells over sauce (at this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or continue with the recipe as follows).
- Top with the remaining sauce, use a spoon to spread the sauce over the shells (the sauce does not have to cover the shells completely).
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes. @ 350 degrees

My Thoughts:
Simplicity: 3 out of 5
Ingredients: 3 out of 5
Taste: 4.5 out of 5 -- this is the best homemade manicotti I've had so far.