CHIPOTLE MANICOTTI BAKE

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I found this recipe while searching for a vegetarian dish that I could use as a main course. This rich manicotti has the added spiciness that I love in Mexican cuisine. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

14 uncooked manicotti shells
2 cartons (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 green onions, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups chipotle salsa
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook manicotti according to package directions for al dente. Drain., In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, eggs and cilantro. Spoon into manicotti. Spread 1/2 cup salsa into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffed manicotti. Pour remaining salsa over top. Bake, uncovered , 20 minutes. , Sprinkle with pepper jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 899mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.