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Make-Ahead Spinach Manicotti Recipe

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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.

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Make-Ahead Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
7 cups spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder. Combine spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1 cup sauce in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Stuff uncooked manicotti with spinach mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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 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!!

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by stubby01

Has anyone tried freezing this after assembly?

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