Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Name: Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 uncooked manicotti; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 (12.3-ounce) package silken soft tofu, drained; 1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce (such as Classico); Cooking spray; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

14 uncooked manicotti
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (12.3-ounce) package silken soft tofu, drained
1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce (such as Classico)
Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Cook manicotti according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside to cool.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and saute 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; saute 3 minutes.
4
Place spinach mixture, tofu, and next 7 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
5
Spoon about 1/4 cup ricotta mixture into each manicotti. Pour one-third of pasta sauce into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a single layer over sauce, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6
Cover with foil; bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until browned.
7
Note: You'll have about 1 cup of filling left over. Feel free to fill extra shells, but make sure to buy an extra package of manicotti at the store--a standard package contains 14 shells.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 uncooked manicotti, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Spinach Manicotti 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.

Spinach Manicotti

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