Manicotti With Eggplant Sauce Recipe

Name: Manicotti With Eggplant Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup egg substitute; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 6 manicotti shells, cooked, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 small eggplant, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
6 manicotti shells, cooked, rinsed and drained

1
In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the eggplant, onion, garlic, tarragon and thyme until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, egg substitute, Parmesan and parsley; mix well. Stuff into manicotti shells.
3
Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon eggplant sauce over manicotti; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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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: 1 small eggplant, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Manicotti With Eggplant Sauce falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Manicotti With Eggplant Sauce

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