Low Fat / Calories Easy Meatless Manicotti Recipe |
|
 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 7 |
|
One serving = 2 manicotti Ingredients:
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided |
16 ounce fat-free cottage cheese |
10 ounce frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry |
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh parmesan cheese |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
8 ounce manicotti (14 shells) |
26 ounces tomato sauce |
1 cooking spray |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, cottage cheese, and the next 5 ingredients (through black pepper) in a medium bowl.
3. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each uncooked manicotti.
4. Pour half of tomato-basil pasta sauce into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer over sauce, and top with the remaining sauce.
6. Pour 1 cup water into dish.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella evenly over sauce.
8. Cover tightly with foil.
9. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until shells are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
|
|