This recipe is easy to prepare and is a great dish for family gatherings!

Make-Ahead Spinach Manicotti

Ingredients

1 — 15 oz. carton whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 — 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 — 24 oz. jars spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 — 8 oz. package manicotti shells

Directions

~In a large bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and seasonings.

~In a large bowl, mix spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1 cup into a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.

~Fill uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

~Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 50 minutes or until manicotti is tender.

~Makes seven servings.