Freeze Ahead Manicotti Recipe

Name: Freeze Ahead Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 (16 ounce) carton small curd low fat cottage cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (16 ounce) carton small curd low fat cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce

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
Drain manicotti; run cold water over it.
3
Stuff each manicotti with cheese mixture.
4
Place them in a 3 qt casserole after treating the dish with nonstick spray, and pour sauce around the manicotti.
5
Cover dish with foil and freeze.
6
When frozen you can pop it out of the container and put in a freezer bag if desired.
7
To prepare for serving, thaw and preheat oven to 350F.
8
Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
9
Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese, 1 (16 ounce) carton small curd low fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Freeze Ahead Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Freeze Ahead Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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