VEGGIE MANICOTTI

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I came across this recipe when looking for healthy vegetarian pasta recipes that my family would enjoy. Although I haven't made this yet I am planning on making it soon. Recipe source: New Mexico Magazine (January 2004)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small eggplant, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley
6 manicotti, cooked and drained according to package directions divided

Steps:

  • Spray a large baking dish (9 x 12) with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
  • Over med heat cook first 5 ingredients (eggplant- thyme) in skillet for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, Parmesan cheese and parsley, mix well.
  • With small spoon stuff Manicotti shells with cheese/spinach mixture and place in prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon sauce over manicotti and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella (1/2 cup).
  • Cover and bake for 30- 45 minutes or until heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 845.3, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 27.2

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