Is it okay to prepare "Cannelloni with Spinach" recipe and put it in fridge BEFORE baking?

I'm working on this "Cannelloni with Spinach & Ricotta": http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/awesome-spinach-ricotta-cannelloni

The last step is bake it for 20-25 minutes. Is it okay to do everything, and just before the last step, place the dish into the fridge, so the next day I can just take the dish and bake it, and it's ready. Is it okay, or will it ruin the recipe's flavor?

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Best Answer

Most casserolles are OK to be stored in the fridge before baking, or even made several days ahead and frozen. Assemble it, cover it well (e.g. with plastic wrap) and put it in the fridge. When you are ready to eat, you can bake it as usual, but you will have to make the baking time longer, because it starts out at fridge temperature, not room temperature. I can't tell you how much longer, in the worst case you will have to try cutting into the cannelloni a few times to see if they are done.

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Can I pre prepare cannelloni?

Do NOT stuff the cannelloni ahead of time (the tubes will soften, then crack*I've tried this). If you are going to do this as make-ahead dish, then cook the entire dish in advance. If you do need to make some of the dish in advance, I would recommend just making the filling and sauce and refrigerating them separately.

Can you freeze uncooked spinach and ricotta cannelloni?

You can now freeze the cannelloni, uncooked, or you can cook it first and then freeze. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden and bubbling.

Can you freeze ricotta and spinach mixture?

Can you freeze spinach and ricotta filling? YES, it's perfectly fine to freeze. If using to stuff something, then thaw, give it a good mix then use per recipe. If it's already prepared, like Cannelloni, it can even be cooked from frozen.

How long will cannelloni keep in the fridge?

Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. They can be reheated in the oven for best results or in the microwave. You can also freeze any leftovers once cooled.

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni, Italian recipe - Gianni's North Beach

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