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Restaurant-Style Spinach Manicotti

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Who says you need fancy restaurants for classic Italian dishes? Our Restaurant-Style Spinach Manicotti is a lighter version of your favorite baked pasta dish, so you can still enjoy this Italian dish, in moderation of course!

Spinach Manicotti

 1 (8-ounce) package manicotti shells (14 shells)
 1 small onion, diced
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, diced
 1 (32-ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese
 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
 1 egg
 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 2 cups light spaghetti sauce
 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1

Cook the manicotti shells according to the package directions, omitting the salt; drain, rinse, drain again, and place in a large baking dish. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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Coat a small saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until tender. Add the mushrooms and saute until brown.

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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, the egg, spinach, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add the onion mixture; mix well.

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Spoon the mixture into the manicotti shells (see Note), top with the spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 7 servings

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g80%

Saturated Fat 23g115%
Trans Fat 00g
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Dietary Fiber 33g132%
Sugars 13g
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.