TUNA AND CHEESE STUFFED MANICOTTI

Tuna and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti image

Provided by Teena03

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 manicotti
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 cup cooked peas, chopped broccoli, cauliflower or 1 cup carrot
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook Manicotti shells. Cook green pepper and onion in 2 Tablespoons butter until tender, set aside. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan and crushed marjoram. Add choice of cooked vegetables, tuna, green pepper and onion and mix well. Spoon into cooked manicotti shells. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer in a 12 x 7.5 x 2 dish.
In saucepan melt 3 Tablespoons of butter. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir til thickened and bubbly. Add shredded cheese, stirring to melt; pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan. Cover and bake in 350 oven 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 513.8, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 18.1