Freeze Ahead Manicotti

Per serving

360kcal
23.8гProteins
14.6гFats
32.4гCarbs

Really good served with a spinach salad. I usually make a few of these and lasagna's the same time and they are ready to pull out at any time. (It's just as easy to put a couple together at this point and have them ready.)

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • (8 ounce) package manicotti1
  • tablespoon vegetable oil1
  • (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese1
  • (16 ounce) carton small curd low fat cottage cheese1
  • cup mozzarella cheese, grated1
  • cup parmesan cheese, grated1⁄3
  • teaspoon salt1
  • teaspoon pepper1⁄4
  • tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped1
  • eggs2
  • cups spaghetti sauce2 1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Boil manicotti according to package directions, adding oil to water so they won't stick (actually we have had a discussion about this and I'm not sure that works, but I do it anyway!) Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, and eggs.

  2. 2

    Drain manicotti; run cold water over it.

  3. 3

    Stuff each manicotti with cheese mixture.

  4. 4

    Place them in a 3 qt casserole after treating the dish with nonstick spray, and pour sauce around the manicotti.

  5. 5

    Cover dish with foil and freeze.

  6. 6

    When frozen you can pop it out of the container and put in a freezer bag if desired.

  7. 7

    To prepare for serving, thaw and preheat oven to 350F.

  8. 8

    Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

  9. 9

    Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.

Source: food.com
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