SPINACH AND TOFU MANICOTTI

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Number Of Ingredients 9

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8 uncooked manicotti shells
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach thawed, well drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (12-ounce) package firm tofu drained
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

1. Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain cover to keep warm.2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish.3. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, basil and garlic powder mix well. Add spinach, Parmesan cheese and tofu mix with fork until texture resembles cottage cheese.4. Stuff tofu mixture into each cooked manicotti arrange in baking dish over sauce. Top with remaining 1 cup sauce. Cover tightly with foil.5. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove foil sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 400 * Calories from Fat: 100 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 11 g 17% * Saturated Fat: 4 g 20% * Cholesterol: 20 mg 7% * Sodium: 1100 mg 46% * Total Carbohydrate: 45 g 15% * Dietary Fiber: 5 g 20% * Sugars: 5 g * Protein: 30 g * Vitamin A: 70% * Vitamin C: 20% * Calcium: 70% * Iron: 25% * Dietary Exchanges: 3 Starch, 3 Lean Meat or 3 Carbohydrate, 3 Lean Meat

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