Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2008

Way beyond my expectations! I made this tonight without the meat as we have vegetarians and meat-eaters in the house. I did not want to add the eggs but was unsure how it would turn out without them. I did not add salt and I'm glad I didn't because the salt level was perfect as is. I added some mozzerella, fresh ground pepper, fresh basil, and dried oregano to spinach/cheese mixture. I also did not cook the spinach first and I added a little nutmeg to the white sauce. I will invest in a pastry bag for next time as I used a freezer bag with one corner cut off, but it was really messy and difficult. I think the hole was too big. My box of manicotti came with 14 shells...I'm not sure how other people fit all 14 into the 9x13 dish. I only got in 8 but that was perfect to feed 3 of us. Everyone had 2 plates! Super delish! Will make again, may try with the meat although I don't believe its necessary.

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amber-jarret

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: May 30, 2008

just loved this. made it as lasgana rolls oause couldn't find manicotti tho. mmm.

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Marissa

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Reviewed: May 29, 2008

I have made this recipe 3 times. It is great and not hard to make. You can't taste the spinach. The flavors are wonderful.

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Home Town: Sledge, Mississippi, USA

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Reviewed: May 23, 2008

This is a great recipe. I have used it several times as a meal I deliver to others. I make it up and include baking instructions. The recipe was requested every time. I have also froze extra stuffed shells and used a week later, still great. The white sauce is a must! Takes time but well worth it.

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northpolemom

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Home Town: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Living In: North Pole, Alaska, USA

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Reviewed: May 14, 2008

Instead of the bouillon I used a mix of cream of chicken and half and half to make a sauce and adjusted the salt to my liking. Added some fennel seeds to the ground beef for sausage flavor as I didn't have sausage and also added previously sauteed and pureed, green peppers, onion, garlic, oregano and a bit of tomato sauce to the beef.

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Brandy

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Reviewed: May 7, 2008

Delish!!! Substituted hot italian sausage for beef and I didn't cook the spinach first, just defrosted in the microwave and it turned out great. Also, I used large shells instead of manicotti. Definitely a KEEPER!

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dawn

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Reviewed: May 5, 2008

This is the best recipe I have tried from this site. My biggest critic (my 2 yr old) had seconds even my 11 month old daughter gobbled it up. I used half beef and half italian sausage like others suggested and I substituted the half and half for heavy whipping cream its all I had on hand and it turned out just wonderful. I also forgot to add in the garlic and it was still amazing. Wonderful wonderful recipe. Oh yeah it is time consuming but really is well worth it. Cant wait to make this for hubby when he returns from Iraq

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LILMAAMA01

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Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: May 5, 2008

This was awesome...a little involved but worth it. I used jumbo shells instead of Manicotti as that is what I had on hand. I also used Italian Spiced ground turkey instead of ground beef. I will definitely make this again!

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ritachick

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Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2008

Excellent!! Easy to prepare and delicious! Five stars all the way!

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Kim D. Weed

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2008

I provide personal chef services, and this recipe is the most requested one - by far! I was skeptical about the white sauce, but it really does make the dish. I use jumbo shells instead of manicotti noodles. This dish is time consuming, however it does freeze beautifully. I make 4 - 6 batches of it at one time and freeze. A great meal to pull out of the freezer and throw into the oven.

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Donna

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2008

This dish was fairly good. I do feel that something was missing from the filling. I may try this again, but with a little mozzarella and some seasonings in the filling.

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mismicma

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2008

This recipe was excellent. I followed exactly, except used 3/4 lb beef and 1/4 lb sweet turkey sausage. I used Ragu traditional as someone else mentioned and it was perfect. The white sauce was excellent! This is a keeper!

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SMALLIE81

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Living In: Crofton, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2008

Fabulous!!! The recipe looks a little daunting buts it's very simple and worth it. I altered from the recipe and added some bacon slices with the onions and garlic because some other reviewers suggested sausage but I don't like and the bacon added some more flavor to the filling. The white sauce if great although I used less 1/2 and 1/2 and a little white wine. Used a pastry bag.

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MARRIEDTOAGREEK

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008

It was great. Very tasty. I followed the recipe as it.

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Penny Ostrom

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2008

This recipe was so good. By far the best manicotti I have made/had. Yum!

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2008

This meal tasted excellent, only reason why I am rating it 4 stars is because it is a PAIN to make. Next time I make this I am going to ask for some help in the kitchen. Thanks for the recipe!

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eganzer

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2008

I made this for lunch for the family. Everyone enjoyed it a great deal. Thanks for a great recipe.

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JONIRENE

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2008

This has got to be the best manicotti recipe I've tried! Other than there being a lot of steps to this recipe, it isn't that difficult to make. I added shredded mozzarella cheese on top for the last 10 minutes of baking, but otherwise did the recipe as stated and it is wonderful!Thanks for posting this one!

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GrannyV

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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2008

Great taste. Received a 4 because of the amount of work it requires. Changes I made include: 1/2 recipe of the filling = 8 oz. manicotti I used 1/4 lb. italian sausage and 1/4 lb. ground beef. I was generous with the spinach. I cut back on the amount of chicken bouillon used in the white sauce.

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2008

I made this for a dinner party recently. I followed my own recipe for the filling and sauce but used the white sauce and it was delicious. I didn't buy enough half and half so I had to substitute evaporated milk and a little cornstarch and it still came out wonderfully.

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