I love this recipe! I was skeptical at first to stuff uncooked the manicotti shells, but they turned out perfect. It's always nice to find something you can make ahead of time and then thrown it in the oven when you are ready. If you are cooking for a crowd, stick with recipe as directed. If you are cooking for 2-4, cut recipe in half. Enjoy!
p.s. I added some real garlic to the cheese mixture and some cooked ground beef to the sauce to give it some texture.
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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