light spinach manicotti

(1 RATING)
51 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Jun 3, 2012

I love manicotti and have several recipes, but made this one even lighter, but just as filling. Calories for 2 manicotti: 320 Fat: 5 grams Carbs: 41 grams

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 8 oz pkg manicotti shells
  • 1 - onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 pound mushrooms, diced
  • 1 - 32 oz container fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 - 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups prego light pasta sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

How To Make light spinach manicotti

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 400. Spray a lg baking pan w/ cooking spray. Cook shells as directed, drain. Place shells in baking pan. Spray a saucepan w/ cooking spray. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until tender. Add mushrooms and cooked until browned.
  • Step 2
    In lg bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, spinach, basil, oregano, pepper and onion mix. Mix well. Spoon mix evenly into shells. Top w/ pasta sauce. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese.
  • Step 3
    Cover pan w/ foil and bake 35 mins, or until bubbly.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #spinach
Keyword: #light
Keyword: #manicotti

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