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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 Fry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Tomato Sauce
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
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
1053
mg
46
%
Potassium
 
649
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.