From: Steve's Recipe Collection
Ellie's Spinach Manicotti
A Make-Ahead Recipe - Worth the effort!
Ingredients
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1 Carton (15 oz) Ricotta Cheese 1 Package (10 oz) Frozen chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1-1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1-1/2 cups water |
2 tsp. fresh minced parsley 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp garlic powder 2 jars (28 oz. each) spaghetti sauce with meat 1 package (8 oz.) manicotti shells |
Directions
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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 separately. Spread 1 cup sauce in an ungreased 13x9x2 in. baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti with spinach mixture, and arrange stuffed shells over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until cooked through. |
Notes:
Makes 6-8 servings. Goes great with garlic toast, green vegetables and red wine.Click
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