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I also used fresh baby spinach, rather than frozen spinach.  Turned out great!  Definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"brandynicholesmith"},"reviewBody":"It was good but it calls for waaaaay too much spinach.  Will make it again but with half of the spinach.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SallyJ"},"reviewBody":"I made this a day ahead as I figured the prep time was way off and it was.  I must have filled my shells more than they did because I didn't have enough filling for 2 boxes of shells so next time I will 1\/2 the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"aprilsparks"},"reviewBody":"we tried this recipe when it first came out in Jan. 2001 issue, we love it still and wouldn't  change a thing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gogrannygo2"},"reviewBody":"An excellent dish with lots of eye appeal. 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Will def. be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jenjerry"},"reviewBody":"This is very good but so much work!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Goodrecipehunter"},"reviewBody":"Tastes great. Lot's of work. 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I agree that the prep time is longer than thirty minutes, more like forty five to fifty minutes because of the number of manicotti shells it fills. The next time I prepare this I will cover the pan loosely with foil to keep the pasta moist.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/08\/2012 16:10","GUID":"a006bfc4b15c4757ae6e079ba80c194a","MemberId":6640556,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gogrannygo2","SubmittedDate":"05\/08\/2012 16:10"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/29\/2012 21:27","GUID":"D994A8594CDE5A9E8EB81FAADD8FA92D","MemberId":10385,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"laura70","SubmittedDate":"04\/29\/2012 21:27"},{"Comment":"<p>Tastes great. Lot&#39;s of work. 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Definitely a keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"11\/29\/2010 10:20","GUID":"a728f0decd7047f185d5797b18319f06","MemberId":5472933,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"beesis","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2010 10:20"},{"Comment":"<p>This is very good but so much work!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"10\/10\/2010 14:19","GUID":"76e60844dd2c4a70a0876f3a8061e755","MemberId":5442744,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jenjerry","SubmittedDate":"10\/10\/2010 14:19"},{"Comment":"<p>This recipe is delicious! It does take some time, stuffing manicotti shells is always putzie, but definitely worth it. Great dish for guests, it looks fancy and tastes like it too. Half the recipe for a smaller group or freeze the left-overs. It's also a good do-ahead dish, you can prep it, throw it in the frig and bake it just before ready to serve.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2010 11:52","GUID":"067d72de34c540e08371fb4062e9e465","MemberId":1012768,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"RD2Cook","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2010 11:52"},{"Comment":"<p>Was very good.  But I agree with the previous comment, make this when you have the time to do it, not a quick meal to put together.  Will def. be making this again.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"04\/19\/2010 12:00","GUID":"bc8878df47f24a2f8548864237aa32f8","MemberId":4513596,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"katezito","SubmittedDate":"04\/19\/2010 12:00"},{"Comment":"<p>Don't be fooled by the amount of prep time listed.  This required much more than a half hour to prepare.  Definitely not a \"make when you get home from work\" kind of dish, save for weekends when you can take the time.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2010 19:55","GUID":"91666FE20F0D41E39E34437EC8024EBB","MemberId":4393887,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"wthanh","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2010 19:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"10\/22\/2008 12:52","GUID":"37EF1371270B4E768B77BA2D7C17FFC2","MemberId":2585948,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SkibumMT","SubmittedDate":"10\/22\/2008 12:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"07\/16\/2008 12:53","GUID":"2100336223014e3b9cc7c98863c8d45e","MemberId":1786794,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"19721992","SubmittedDate":"07\/16\/2008 12:53"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2006 12:49","GUID":"073ff269f8ac40b69ea35a5ec058143d","MemberId":1268033,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kmerecka","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2006 12:49"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"04\/01\/2006 17:43","GUID":"d6e870b79e974fdd9a3da4db6f43b438","MemberId":1233996,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mary","SubmittedDate":"04\/01\/2006 17:43"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes &amp; Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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