Overnight Spinach Manicotti
Ingredients
- 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 ⓘ
Instructions
- 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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)
582
kcal
29% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Low-fat
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).