Mini Manicotti

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Mini Manicotti

Prep Time: 35 minutes

 

 

Ingredients

 

10 packaged manicotti shells

1/2 pound ground vegetarian sausage like Gimme Lean

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

1/2 of a 10-ounce package frozen, chopped spinach,

thawed and well drained

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 beaten egg

1-1/3 cups spaghetti sauce

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

Directions:

 

1.Cook manicotti shells according to package

directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well.

Cook sausage and garlic in a large saucepan until

cooked through, breaking up sausage with a spoon.

Remove from heat. Add mozzarella cheese, spinach,

ricotta cheese, the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,

Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and egg; mix well.

Carefully spoon mixture into cooked shells.

2. Cut each manicotti diagonally crosswise into three

pieces. Place in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.

Spoon spaghetti sauce over. Bake, covered, in a 350

degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated

through. If desired, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons

shredded Parmesan cheese. Makes 15 servings.

 

Nutritional facts per serving

 

calories: 141 , total fat: 6g , saturated fat: 3g ,

cholesterol: 28mg , sodium: 312mg , carbohydrate: 13g

, fiber: 1g , protein: 9g , vitamin A: 2% , vitamin C:

5% , calcium: 9% , iron: 7%

 

 

 

 

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