Light Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| 8 uncooked manicotti shells | ||
| Whole tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz), undrained (Sauce:) | |
| Tomato sauce | 1 Can (10oz) (Sauce:) | |
| 1 tablespoon Burgundy wine | ||
| Olive oil | 2 Teaspoon (Sauce:) | |
| Dried basil leaves | 1/2 Teaspoon (Sauce:) | |
| Ricotta cheese | 1 Carton (1l) (Filling:) | |
| 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained | ||
| Egg whites | 2 (Filling:) | |
| Snipped parsley | 2 Tablespoon (Filling:) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 Tablespoon, grated (Filling:) | |
| Garlic powder | 1/8 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
| Shredded cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling:) | |
Directions
Prepare manicotti shells as directed on package.
Rinse.
Let stand in warm water while preparing sauce and filling.
Combine sauce ingredients in 2-quart casserole.
Microwave at HIGH (100%), uncovered, until flavors are blended and sauce is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring twice.
Set aside.
Combine filling ingredients in small mixing bowl.
Stuff each cooked manicotti shell with scant 1/3 cup cheese filling.
Reserve 1/3 cup tomato sauce.
Set aside.
Pour remaining sauce into 10-inch square casserole.
Arrange stuffed shells in sauce.
Spoon reserved sauce over manicotti.
Cover.
Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) until hot, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating dish twice.
Sprinkle with farmer cheese.
Let stand, covered, until cheese melts, 5 minutes.
Rinse.
Let stand in warm water while preparing sauce and filling.
Combine sauce ingredients in 2-quart casserole.
Microwave at HIGH (100%), uncovered, until flavors are blended and sauce is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring twice.
Set aside.
Combine filling ingredients in small mixing bowl.
Stuff each cooked manicotti shell with scant 1/3 cup cheese filling.
Reserve 1/3 cup tomato sauce.
Set aside.
Pour remaining sauce into 10-inch square casserole.
Arrange stuffed shells in sauce.
Spoon reserved sauce over manicotti.
Cover.
Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) until hot, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating dish twice.
Sprinkle with farmer cheese.
Let stand, covered, until cheese melts, 5 minutes.
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