Spinach Manicotti


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 301

Ingredients

10 manicotti shells
2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cups water
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (10-ounce) packages chopped frozen leaf spinach
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, omitting salt drain and set aside.

2. Combine next 8 ingredients cover and cook sauce over low heat for 1 hour.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spinach according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain place on paper towels and squeeze until barely moist.

4. Combine spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Stuff manicotti shells with spinach mixture and arrange in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Pour tomato sauce over manicotti. Bake for 45 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

EXCHANGES
3 Carbohydrate
2 Very Lean Meat

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 305
Calories from Fat 43
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 12mg
Sodium 610mg
Total Carbohydrate 48g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 8g
Protein 24g

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 301
Calories from Fat: 40

This Spinach Manicotti recipe is from the Magic Menus for People with Diabetes Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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