Delicious Spinach Manicotti

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 8 manicotti

Delicious Spinach Manicotti

Ingredients

8 manicotti shells

1 (15 ounce) container fat-free ricotta cheese

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

2 egg whites

slightly beaten

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

or more to taste

1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce (such as Classico® Florentine Spinach and Cheese)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in boiling water until nearly cooked through yet firm about 6 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 3

Mix ricotta cheese spinach egg whites Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning and garlic powder together in a bowl; stuff into ricotta shells.

Step 4

Spread enough of the pasta sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to cover completely. Arrange stuffed manicotti shells into the pan. Pour remaining pasta sauce over the stuffed shells. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until the filling is set and hot in the center about 45 minutes.

Step 6

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 7

Remove aluminum foil from baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella over the manicotti.

Step 8

Cook under broiler until cheese is melted and slightly browned 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Delicious Spinach Manicotti

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 531.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.6g 63%

Carbohydrates: 58.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 8g 32%

Sugars: 18.5g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 55.8mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 9726.8IU 195%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.6mg 112%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 210.2mcg 53%

Calcium: 665.7mg 67%

Iron: 4.2mg 23%

Magnesium: 132.2mg 47%

Potassium: 1071.3mg 30%

Sodium: 1155.3mg 46%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 174.2

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.