Cheesy Meatless Manicotti
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
332 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Meatless Manicotti
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A vegetarian version of manicotti with tender shells, basil tomato sauce, and three kinds of melty cheese!
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Ingredients
- 14 manicotti shells
- 16 ounces fat free cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 ½ cups shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or 3-4 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large jar (about 3 cups) light tomato basil sauce
- ⅓ cup water
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Instructions
- Bring 4-5 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add manicotti shells and continue to boil 10-12 minutes or until shells are tender and bendable but not quite completely cooked (you want them to be able to hold their shape somewhat when you fill them).
- Preheat oven to 350 and lightly spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish or baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, spinach, 2 cups mozzarella, parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Use a hand mixer to mix all ingredients 2-3 minutes or until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Pour 2/3 of sauce into the prepared baking dish. Use a spoon to carefully fill each manicotti shell with about 2-3 tablespoons of filling. Lay stuffed shells side by side in the baking dish. Add 1/3 cup water to dish. Cover shells with remaining sauce and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until shells are completely cooked, cheese is melted, and filling is hot. Serve hot and top with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a non-vegetarian version, add cooked ground Italian sausage to the filling mixture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1205IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
495mg
(50%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1205IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 495mg | 50% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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