How to Make Make-Ahead Manicotti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many for its creamy, cheesy filling and delicious marinara sauce. However, making manicotti can be a time-consuming process, which is why this make-ahead manicotti recipe is the perfect solution.

This recipe allows you to prepare the manicotti in advance, so all you have to do is pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat. This not only saves you time in the kitchen, but also ensures that you have a delicious and satisfying meal ready ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pint ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 manicotti shells
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Mix ricotta cheese and eggs together in a medium bowl until blended. Stir in spinach, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stuff mixture into uncooked pasta shells.
  • Pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into a medium baking dish; spread to cover the bottom. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover and chill in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove shells from the refrigerator.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 1058mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 589mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 864mg