Veggie Manicotti

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, drained
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 6 manicotti, cooked and drained according to package directions divided

Directions

  1. 1
    Spray a large baking dish (9 x 12) with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  3. 3
    Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
  4. 4
    Over med heat cook first 5 ingredients (eggplant- thyme) in skillet for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. 5
    Add tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Set aside.
  7. 7
    In a large bowl combine spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, Parmesan cheese and parsley, mix well.
  8. 8
    With small spoon stuff Manicotti shells with cheese/spinach mixture and place in prepared baking dish.
  9. 9
    Spoon sauce over manicotti and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella (1/2 cup).
  10. 10
    Cover and bake for 30- 45 minutes or until heated.

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