Spinach Manicotti Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
Ingredients
| 8 manicotti shells | ||
| 2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach | ||
| 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese | ||
| Onion | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped (Filling:) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 2 Tablespoon, grated (Filling:) | |
| Dried basil leaves | 1/2 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
| Oregano leaves | 1/4 Teaspoon, dried (Filling:) | |
| Garlic powder | 1/8 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
| Pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
| Skim milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (Sauce:) | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Teaspoon (Sauce:) | |
| Snipped parsley | 1 Tablespoon (Sauce:) | |
| 1/2 cup low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese | ||
| Parmesan cheese | 2 Tablespoon, grated (Sauce:) | |
Directions
Prepare manicotti as directed on package.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Set aside.
Unwrap spinach and place on plate.
Microwave at High for 6 to 8 minutes, or until defrosted, rotating plate once.
Drain.
Press to remove excess moisture.
In medium mixing bowl, combine spinach and remaining filling ingredients.
Mix well.
Stuff each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup filling.
Arrange in 10-inch square baking dish.
Set aside.
For sauce, in small mixing bowl, blend milk and flour.
Stir in parsley.
Microwave at High for 2 to 4 minutes, or until sauce thickens, stirring after first 2 minutes, then after every minute.
Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Stir until mozzarella cheese melts.
Pour evenly over manicotti.
Cover with wax paper.
Microwave at 70% (Medium High) for 9 to 14 minutes longer, or until internal temperature registers 145°F, rotating dish once or twice.
Let stand, covered, for 1 minute.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Set aside.
Unwrap spinach and place on plate.
Microwave at High for 6 to 8 minutes, or until defrosted, rotating plate once.
Drain.
Press to remove excess moisture.
In medium mixing bowl, combine spinach and remaining filling ingredients.
Mix well.
Stuff each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup filling.
Arrange in 10-inch square baking dish.
Set aside.
For sauce, in small mixing bowl, blend milk and flour.
Stir in parsley.
Microwave at High for 2 to 4 minutes, or until sauce thickens, stirring after first 2 minutes, then after every minute.
Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Stir until mozzarella cheese melts.
Pour evenly over manicotti.
Cover with wax paper.
Microwave at 70% (Medium High) for 9 to 14 minutes longer, or until internal temperature registers 145°F, rotating dish once or twice.
Let stand, covered, for 1 minute.
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