Ryan's Low-Fat Manicotti Recipe

Name: Ryan's Low-Fat Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti; 12 lb spicy turkey sausage; 12 lb ground turkey; ¼ cup egg substitute; ⅓ cup nonfat milk; 2 white bread, slices cubed; 2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella; 1 (16 ounce) carton non fat small curd cottage cheese; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 (16 ounce) jarshealthy choice pasta sauce with mushrooms, divided; ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
12 lb spicy turkey sausage
12 lb ground turkey
¼ cup egg substitute
⅓ cup nonfat milk
2 white bread, slices cubed
2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella
1 (16 ounce) carton non fat small curd cottage cheese
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
2 (16 ounce) jarshealthy choice pasta sauce with mushrooms, divided
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water, drain well, set aside.
2
Remove casings from sausage and cook it with ground turkey in a large skillet,stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink.
3
Drain (I sometimes add red pepper flakes to this to kick it up).
4
Stir together egg substitute and milk in a large bowl and add bread cubes.
5
Stir in sausage mixture, mozarella and next 5 ingredients.
6
Gently spoon mixture into manicotti shells and place in a lightly greased 13x9 inch pan.
7
Pour 1 12/2 jars of spaghetti sauce over shells.
8
Cover pan with foil.
9
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
10
Uncover and pour remaining sauce over shells; sprinkle with parmesean cheese.
11
Bake uncovered 10 more minutes.
12
Casserole may be assembled and frozen up to 1 month.
13
Thawed in refrigerator overnight; baked covered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until heated.

5217

kcal

Calories

240

Fat

Carbs

723

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.

My Personal Notes

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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 (8 ounce) package manicotti, 12 lb spicy turkey sausage, 12 lb ground turkey, ¼ cup egg substitute, and more.

Yes, Ryan's Low-Fat Manicotti falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ryan's Low-Fat Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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