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Easy Meatless Manicotti

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Easy Meatless Manicotti
Randy Mayor
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

Yield: 7 servings (serving size: 2 manicotti)

Ingredients

  • 2  cups  (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1  (16-ounce) carton fat-free cottage cheese
  • 1  (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  dried oregano
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1  (8-ounce) package manicotti (14 shells)
  • 1  (26-ounce) jar fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce
  • Cooking spray
  • 1  cup  water

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°.

Combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, cottage cheese, and the next 5 ingredients (through black pepper) in a medium bowl. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each uncooked manicotti. Pour half of tomato-basil pasta sauce into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce, and top with the remaining sauce. Pour 1 cup water into dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella evenly over sauce. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until shells are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
328 (25% from fat)
Fat:
9g (sat 4.8g,mono 2.2g,poly 0.5g)
Protein:
23.8g
Carbohydrate:
38.3g
Fiber:
3.9g
Cholesterol:
23mg
Iron:
3mg
Sodium:
891mg
Calcium:
451mg
Catherine Salzman, Cooking Light, MAY 2005

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Bert
Very good. Very easy. I use Ricotta instead of cottage cheese, since I prefer the flavor. It was delicious. I've made it several times and everyone loves it. Great as leftovers too.01/13/10

5 stars
San
This meal was delicious and will def make again! It was easy to make and great for a special occasion or everyday meal. I did add garlic, garlic powder, and some italian herbs seasoning. Served with a pecan/cranberry salad. Will try the ziplock bag next time cuz it was messy to do with fingers, although quite therapeutic :)08/26/09