OVERNIGHT SPINACH MANICOTTI

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A friend gave me an awesome recipe for manicotti...and I set out to make it a little healthier. Now, whether we have company, my husband asks me to serve this. Even our 2-year-old son loves it! -Tonya Fitzgerald of West Monroe, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup water
1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg whites, parsley, salt, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder. Combine spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1 cup in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over tomato sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30- minutes before baking. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FugginTV
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This was a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.


Raymond Privott
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I can't wait to try this recipe again.


Rosa Diaz
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ruth Ramer
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Lareen Solis
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out well.


ozzy enzo
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The manicotti shells were a little tough. I think I would boil them for a little longer next time.


Oudh Alkhaleej
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I would add more garlic and spices next time.


Tlhokomelo Hope
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great go-to recipe when I'm short on time.


Tayyab Zulfiqar
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This was a great way to use up leftover spinach. It was easy to make and turned out really well.


Ken I
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I'm not a huge spinach fan, but this dish was amazing! The cheese and sauce were so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough.


Regina Munyua
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This was a huge hit at our dinner party! I used fresh spinach and it turned out so flavorful and delicious. Everyone raved about it.