Name: Spinach Stuffed Manicotti with All Purpose Tomato sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp canola oil; 2 medium onions (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup red wine (or beef stock 125 mL); 19 oz can diced tomatoes; 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 oz pkg manicotti shells; 2 cups 1% cottage cheese; 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, (thawed and drained); 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 egg (beaten); 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (shredded 250 mL)

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Craving a cozy, home-cooked meal? Try this Spinach Stuffed Manicotti, paired with a rich, homemade tomato sauce! Perfect for those evenings when you want to indulge in something hearty and delicious.

Spinach Stuffed Manicotti with All Purpose Tomato sauce

Try this delicious manicotti dish served with homemade tomato sauce.

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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Bake, Boiling, Pan Frying

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 45

Servings: servings

Ingredients

Tomato Sauce

3 Tbsp canola oil
2 medium onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup red wine or beef stock 125 mL
19 oz can diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 oz pkg manicotti shells

Spinach Filling

2 cups 1% cottage cheese
10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic minced
1 egg beaten
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded 250 mL

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Instructions

To make all-purpose tomato sauce: In large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes, until onions have softened. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 more minute. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer over low heat about 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly. Puree mixture in blender or food processor. Return to sauce pan.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lightly salt water and add manicotti noodles. Cook for about 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
To make spinach filling: In a food processor, puree cottage cheese until smooth. Add spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg and Italian seasoning to mixture. Mix until blended. Place cheese mixture into a plastic resealable bag and cut one of the corners. Place mixture into manicotti noodles.
Spread 1/2 of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch ( 22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Arrange stuffed manicotti in dish and cover with the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until mozzarella is melted and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Stuffed Manicotti with All Purpose Tomato sauce

Serving Size

2 manicotti

Amount per Serving

Calories

447

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

1053

Potassium

649

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.