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Spinach Manicotti

Name: Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 carton (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 cups tomato juice; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 14 uncooked manicotti shells

9 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 70 min.

Makes

7 servings

Stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, this Italian-style entree is flavorful and filling. I particularly like this meatless dish because I don't have to cook the pasta before assembling. —Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 carton (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup chunky salsa
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
14 uncooked manicotti shells

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, spinach, sour cream, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder.
Combine the tomato juice, salsa and crushed tomatoes; spread 1 cup sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti with spinach mixture; arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti.
Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 345 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

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