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Make-Ahead Spinach Manicotti

SUBMITTED BY: Christy Freeman 

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (15 ounce) container 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 spaghetti sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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. x 2-in. baking dish.
  2. Stuff uncooked manicotti with spinach mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until heated through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by Cat Smith 
This was so easy, I was totally amazed! You really do need to use a sause that has lots of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by tommymommy 
I made this recipe for Sunday dinner and it was a hit. I was a bit nervous, making it the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2007 by The Book Pixie 
This is great to put together on Sunday night, and then bake on Monday when you get home from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by AmandaD 
Yumm-O! I added a bit more garlic and spicach, just to stretch the filling. It froze... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Cindy 
I made this dish for our Christmas Eve meal. It tasted wonderful but was very hard to remove... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by lmontg12 
This recipe is easy to prepare and delicious. Also, PERFECT for company since it is made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by Betty Stephens 
Great Recipe! I found that if you prepare the dish right before you bake it (at the max. time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by colesmom714 
Awesome recipe! So easy and convenient. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by je1435 
This was really delicious! I baked it the same day I made it. I cooked it for 40 minutes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2009 by Becky C. 
Easy to make and tasted great. A little too much spinach for my husbands taste but overall great. MORE

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