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

Nayeli Silva
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This recipe was a disappointment. The manicotti shells were tough and the spinach filling was bland.


seegiri weerasingha
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I will definitely be making it again!


Selemani Bendera
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their spinach.


Md Sojan
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


James Owen
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This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Cchucvug Rshidev
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time.


Elnaz Mos
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Olj1k
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The recipe was easy to follow, but it took a little longer than I expected to make.


Shareef Bacha004
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I had some trouble finding manicotti shells, but I was able to use lasagna noodles instead.


ayazali Kalloo
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The spinach filling was a little bland for my taste, but overall the dish was good.


Olivia Sky
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This recipe is easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great!


Shizuka alviya
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it!


sajal mia
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Mitun Dey
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I love this recipe! The manicotti shells are cooked perfectly and the spinach filling is creamy and flavorful.


Patricia Nanziri
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ruth Gichuru
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spinach filling is so creamy and flavorful.


Mmadu Clara
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Nabukeera kautharah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The make-ahead feature was also a lifesaver.


Muneeba Adams
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This manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.