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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This marvelous manicotti, created by our Test Kitchen staff, is cheesy, saucy and savory. Ingredients:
10 uncooked manicotti shells |
8 ounces turkey italian sausage links, casings removed |
1 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
2 egg whites |
3 cups (24 ounces) fat-free cottage cheese |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided |
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a nonstick skillet; add the red pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Drain manicotti; set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the sausage mixture, egg whites, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, fennel and pepper. Stuff into manicotti shells. Combine spaghetti sauce and water; spread 1/2 cup in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange shells over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 5 servings.
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