A great meatless entree
Original recipe yields
8–10 servings
Cooking day instructions
Cook manicotti shells according to package directions (see hint below). Mix all ingredients together and fill manicotti shells. Wrap shells in plastic wrap (2 or 3 together or see hint below). Freeze, using freezer bag method.
Serving day instructions
Pour sauce over bottom of ungreased baking dish. Lay stuffed manicotti noodles on top of sauce and top with leftover sauce. Then top with Parmesan cheese and bake at 425 degrees for 30–35 minutes.
Hints
Slightly undercook manicotti shells when preparing for freezer. This will make it easier to fill them and prevent overcooking when reheated.
A pastry bag (or plastic bag with a corner cut off) is a great tool for filling manicotti shells quickly.
Most manicotti shells are stored in individual, lightweight plastic trays. After stuffing the shells, place them back into trays. Wrap thoroughly with plastic wrap, then place trays in freezer bag.