Spicy Cheese Manicotti

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1 c. low-fat cottage or low-fat Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c. shredded low-fat part-skimmed Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles (undrained)
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • Pam cooking spray

Directions

  1. 1
    Spray 12 x 8-inch baking dish with Pam.
  2. 2
    Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package.
  3. 3
    Drain; place in cold water.
  4. 4
    In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, egg white, parsley, oregano and cayenne; blend well.
  5. 5
    Drain manicotti or large shells.
  6. 6
    Spoon cheese mixture into manicotti; place side by side in sprayed baking dish.
  7. 7
    In medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, green chiles and cornstarch.
  8. 8
    Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  9. 9
    Pour over filled manicotti.
  10. 10
    Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
  11. 11
    Serves 4.
  12. 12
    You may substitute large shells for the manicotti.

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