Low Fat Manicotti Recipe

Name: Low Fat Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh ground lean turkey; 1 box frozen spinach; 3 green onions, chopped along with greens; 1 stalk celery, chopped fine; 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley; 1 tsp. marjoram; 10 manicotti tubes; salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 cake tofu; 3 cloves crushed garlic; 1/2 c. green, yellow or red bell pepper, chopped fine; 1 Tbsp. sweet basil; 1/2 Tbsp. oregano; dry red wine such as Burgundy

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh ground lean turkey
1 box frozen spinach
3 green onions, chopped along with greens
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp. marjoram
10 manicotti tubes
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cake tofu
3 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 c. green, yellow or red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 Tbsp. sweet basil
1/2 Tbsp. oregano
dry red wine such as Burgundy

1
Heat a frying pan.
2
Add the olive oil, onions, garlic, celery and peppers.
3
Saute until the whites of the onions turn clear.
4
Add ground turkey.
5
Cook until the turkey is done.
6
Drain well.
7
Add approximately 1/3 cup of the wine into the pan.
8
Simmer until the wine is reduced by half.
9
Drain well again.
10
The wine will cut the olive oil and some of the fat of the turkey and add taste.
11
Mix meat mixture with thawed and drained spinach.
12
Put tofu in a blender and blend until smooth.
13
Stir into mixture.
14
Stir in rest of the ingredients.
15
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
16
Stuff manicotti tubes with the mixture.
17
Place stuffed tubes in a glass roasting dish. Pour fat free commercial (Healthy Choice is good) or homemade spaghetti sauce.
18
It must cover the tubes.
19
Bake covered for 1 hour.
20
Serve tubes with low-fat grated Romano cheese.

342

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh ground lean turkey, 1 box frozen spinach, 3 green onions, chopped along with greens, 1 stalk celery, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Manicotti falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Fat Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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