Guest guest Posted November 30, 1999 Report Share Posted November 30, 1999 * Exported from MasterCook * Spinach-Stuffed Manicotti Recipe By :Oxmoor House - The Low-Fat way to Cook Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 8 oz box manicotti shells, uncooked vegetable cooking spray 3/4 cup diced onion 3/4 cup diced green bell pepper 2 14 1/2 oz cans no salt added whole tomatoes -- undrained and chopped 1 6 oz can no salt added tomato paste 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 10 oz packages frozen, chopped spinach -- thawed and drained 1 15 oz container part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well, and set aside. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium high until hot. Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender. Stir in tomato and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain spinach; press between paper towels until barely moist. Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Spoon cheese mixture evenly into manicotti shells. Spoon half of tomato mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish coated with cooking spray. Place shells in dish; top with remaining tomato mixture. Cover and bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 132 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (37% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 20mg Cholesterol; 291mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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