Cheesy, Cheesy, Manicotti Recipe

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Cheesy, Cheesy, Manicotti
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Directions:

  1. Tomato sauce: saute 1 large onion, chopped, and 1 sweet red bell pepper, (seeded and chopped) in 3 tablespoons olive or salad oil until tender.
  2. Mix in 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed), 1 large can (28oz.) tomatoes, 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional). 1 teaspoons each sugar and salt, and 1 tablespoons dried basil leaves. Bring to boiling. Cover and simmer 20 minute Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally about 10 minutes until sauce is reduced to about 1 quart.
  3. Spoon 1 cup of the tomato sauce into a greased 13- by- 9 inch baking dish.
  4. Mix ground beef, parsley, onions, salt, herbs, cottage cheese. Jack cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
  5. Divide mixture into 12 to 16 equal portions.
  6. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with it. Place filled shells in baking dish.
  7. Pour remaining sauce evenly over them. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil (refrigerate, if made ahead).
  8. Bake at 350°F until manciotti are tender, about 1 1/4 hours (1 1/2 hours if refreigerated).
  9. Uncover. Bake 5 minute to brown lightly.
  10. Serve sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.35 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.72g 30%
Cholesterol 73.99mg 25%
Sodium 3962.36mg 165%
Potassium 264.97mg 6%
Total Carbs 2.43g 1%
Sugars 2.04g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 25.65g 51%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 342.9mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 186.53 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.54g 30%
Cholesterol 47.05mg 25%
Sodium 2519.45mg 165%
Potassium 168.48mg 6%
Total Carbs 1.55g 1%
Sugars 1.3g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 1%
Protein 16.31g 51%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 8%
Calcium 218.1mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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