Manicotti Casserole

Name: Manicotti Casserole
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (optional); 2 (15 oz.) cans Italian tomato sauce; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1/4 c. water; 1/2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar; Parmesan cheese; 1 (15 oz.) carton nonfat Ricotta cheese; 1 pkg. frozen broccoli; 3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 12 manicotti noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey (optional)
2 (15 oz.) cans Italian tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1/2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
Parmesan cheese
1 (15 oz.) carton nonfat Ricotta cheese
1 pkg. frozen broccoli
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. parsley flakes
12 manicotti noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained

Directions

1

Brown ground turkey, if desired.
2

Stir in tomato sauce, paste, water and brown sugar.
3

Simmer 15 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine Ricotta, 2 cups Mozzarella, egg and parsley.
5

In 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, pour 1/3 sauce in bottom of pan.
6

Layer cooked manicotti noodles, put Ricotta mixture on top.
7

Pour remaining sauce over top, top with remaining Mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan.
8

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.