Manicotti (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
416
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, and season generously with salt. Fill a medium bowl with ice water and season with salt, as well. Boil the spinach, uncovered, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, (do not drain), and immediately plunge the spinach into the ice water. Drain and squeeze the excess water from the spinach, and finely chop. Alternatively, if using thawed spinach, simply squeeze, and finely chop.
  2. In the same large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta shells until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Cover the bottom of a 9- x 13-inch ovenproof baking dish with 1 cup of the marinara sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, evenly combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, the eggs, and the spinach. Season with the 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Spoon the cheese mixture into the manicotti shell and line them up in the baking dish. Cover with the remaining sauce. Scatter the remaining cheese on top and dot with the butter. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
  5. MARINARA SAUCE
  6. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste. Use now, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  8. Yield: 3 1/2 cups
  9. Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.35 Kcal (1743 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.92g 34%
Cholesterol 117.19mg 39%
Sodium 1948.67mg 81%
Potassium 1546.99mg 33%
Total Carbs 29.27g 10%
Sugars 14.56g 58%
Dietary Fiber 7.15g 29%
Protein 27.68g 55%
Vitamin C 39.5mg 66%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 641.8mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.43 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.76g 34%
Cholesterol 25.45mg 39%
Sodium 423.26mg 81%
Potassium 336.01mg 33%
Total Carbs 6.36g 10%
Sugars 3.16g 58%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 29%
Protein 6.01g 55%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 66%
Iron 0.9mg 22%
Calcium 139.4mg 64%

* 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

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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