Spinach Manicotti

Name: Spinach Manicotti
Ingredients: 14 uncooked manicotti; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1 (12.3-ounce) package silken soft tofu, drained; 1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce (such as Classico); Cooking spray; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

14 uncooked manicotti
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (12.3-ounce) package silken soft tofu, drained
1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato-and-basil pasta sauce (such as Classico)
Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1

Cook manicotti according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside to cool.
2

Preheat oven to 375°.
3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and saute 5 minutes. Stir in spinach; saute 3 minutes.
4

Place spinach mixture, tofu, and next 7 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
5

Spoon about 1/4 cup ricotta mixture into each manicotti. Pour one-third of pasta sauce into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed manicotti in a single layer over sauce, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6

Cover with foil; bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until browned.
7

Note: You'll have about 1 cup of filling left over. Feel free to fill extra shells, but make sure to buy an extra package of manicotti at the store--a standard package contains 14 shells.