CHEESY SPINACH MANICOTTI

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Loved these! Substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta cheese, & grated Romano cheese for the Parmesan, if you choose. It is possible to substitute frozen, chopped broccoli for spinach. Found in Kraft's Food & Family.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 filled shells, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 egg whites
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 -4 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces cooked manicotti, well drained (14 shells)
2 cups spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 minute on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat egg whites lightly in medium bowl.
  • Add mushroom mixture, spinach, ricotta cheese and half each of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; mix well.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Spoon evenly into manicotti shells.
  • Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Cover with spaghetti sauce.
  • BAKE 40 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; continue baking 5 minute or until mozzarella cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 553.7, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19

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