Four-Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Four-Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 uncooked manicotti; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (15-ounce) carton nonfat ricotta cheese; 1 (6-ounce) package garden vegetable-flavored light cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces block nonfat cream cheese, softened; 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 (27.5-ounce) jar reduced-fat, reduced-sodium tomato-and-herb pasta sauce; Oregano sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

12 uncooked manicotti
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (15-ounce) carton nonfat ricotta cheese
1 (6-ounce) package garden vegetable-flavored light cream cheese, softened
4 ounces block nonfat cream cheese, softened
1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (27.5-ounce) jar reduced-fat, reduced-sodium tomato-and-herb pasta sauce
Oregano sprigs (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; set aside.
2
Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
3
Combine 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and next 5 ingredients (mozzarella through nonfat cream cheese) in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Stir in onion mixture and spinach.
4
Spoon mozzarella cheese mixture into cooked manicotti (about 1/3 cup per shell).
5
Divide 1 cup sauce evenly between 6 individual casserole dishes coated with cooking spray. Arrange 2 stuffed manicotti in each dish. Pour remaining sauce over each serving. Place dishes on a baking sheet. Cover each dish with foil, and bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with oregano, if desired.

490

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 uncooked manicotti, Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Manicotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Four-Cheese Manicotti

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