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MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH MANICOTTI



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When I invite people to dinner, many have started requesting this pasta bake ahead of time because it's that good. Plus, the manicotti is stuffed before it's cooked, making it even more convenient. -Christy Freeman, Central Point, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and seasonings. In another large bowl, mix spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1 cup into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until manicotti is tender. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH MANICOTTI



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This is so yummy! The addition of spinach makes it extra good!! Also, its a "make-ahead meal" and that is always handy!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups shredded 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
2 (28 ounce) jars pasta sauce with meat
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, parsley, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Combine the spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1 cup sauce in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Stuff uncooked manicotti with spinach mixture; arrange over sauce.
  • Pour remaining sauce over manicotti.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozaarella 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 478.9, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 27.3

MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH MANICOTTI RECIPE



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Received on line from TOH It's prepared the night before, plus the manicotti is stuffed uncooked, making it even more convenient. Making it a great company dinner

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) carton whole milk ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti

Steps:

  • n a large bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and seasonings. In a large bowl, mix spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1 cup into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until manicotti is tender.
  • Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.1, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 1207.5, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 32.3

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