Spicy Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Name: Spicy Cheese Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 uncooked manicotti shells; 1 c. low-fat cottage or low-fat Ricotta cheese; 1/2 c. shredded low-fat part-skimmed Mozzarella cheese; 1 egg white, slightly beaten; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped; 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles (undrained); 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; Pam cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 uncooked manicotti shells
1 c. low-fat cottage or low-fat Ricotta cheese
1/2 c. shredded low-fat part-skimmed Mozzarella cheese
1 egg white, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles (undrained)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Pam cooking spray

1
Spray 12 x 8-inch baking dish with Pam.
2
Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package.
3
Drain; place in cold water.
4
In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, egg white, parsley, oregano and cayenne; blend well.
5
Drain manicotti or large shells.
6
Spoon cheese mixture into manicotti; place side by side in sprayed baking dish.
7
In medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, green chiles and cornstarch.
8
Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
9
Pour over filled manicotti.
10
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
11
You may substitute large shells for the manicotti.

247

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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.
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.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 uncooked manicotti shells, 1 c. low-fat cottage or low-fat Ricotta cheese, 1/2 c. shredded low-fat part-skimmed Mozzarella cheese, 1 egg white, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Cheese Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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