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This is my favorite recipe when company's coming. It's prepared the night before, plus the manicotti is stuffed uncooked, making it even more convenient.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 363 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 822 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein.
Originally published as Make-Ahead Spinach Manicotti in Taste of Home February/March 1999, p31
Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2013 by spunkygirl03
This is my favorite recipe to make when I have too many things to do and company coming next day.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2012 by Saybeebisber
I was getting the recipe ready to give to a gal that attends my church and realized just how long I have been making this. This is a good, flavorful and tasty recipe, and because it's meatless it can save a bit on your food bill. I do cut back on the sauce by 1/4 to 1/2 of the amount. This is one recipe you never want to lose.
Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by BakinGymnast
Not very flavorful. I was hoping for a better flavor with the cheese, but this didn't have it, which was surprising.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by ChrissyAnne
Been making this for years. I love that you make it in advance. I usually make 3 or 4 trays and yes, I do FREEZE them. I let them sit overnight in the fridge as in the directions, and whatever I don't put in the oven, goes right in to the freezer. I don't add the cheese on top of those. When taking out of the freezer, I counter-top thaw them, then sprinkle the cheese and bake.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by CWyatt
I was disappointed because I found the manicotti to be very bland.
Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by udderlymooving
oops...didn't know I had to click the stars...this recipe is the best!!
I absolutely LOVE this recipe. It is great for potlucks and family dinners. I also sneak in extra veggies by grating a carrot and small zucchini squash!!! Family favorite for sure!
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by peach08
I liked this recipe enough, but 2 jars of sauce was waaaay too much..it overwhelmed the rest of the dish. I will try to make this again, but with half of the sauce recommended.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by Bcooks
Very simple to make. Love that you don't have to cook the noodles before you stuff them. Next time, I think I'll add some italian sausage into the sauce before I pour it over top the noodles.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Sandi2460
This recipe is very tasty, my entire family loves it.
Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2009 by dilbert098
never froze it.this is the best recipe ever. i usually add oregano and basil.overall, its the best recipe to serve to people you want to impress. you make it the day before, so the day of your event you just have to bake it, super easy. LOVE it!!
never froze it.
this is the best recipe ever. i usually add oregano and basil.
overall, its the best recipe to serve to people you want to impress. you make it the day before, so the day of your event you just have to bake it, super easy. LOVE it!!
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by stubby01
Has anyone tried freezing this after assembly?
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