Spinach Manicotti

12 manicotti shells or large shell pasta

Cooking Spray
2/3 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup egg substitute
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, part-skim
3 Tbl parmesan cheese, reduced fat
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
10 oz cooked spinach
3/4 cup shredded six cheese italian, divided
2 Tbl garlic powder, divided
1 1/4 cup chopped cooked spinach, drained well

1 tsp italian seasoning
1 1/2 cup Classico pasta sauce

1. COOK pasta for the minimum amount of time, as directed on package (the pasta should be just barely done). Drain and allow to cool slightly.

2. IN a seperate pan, heat a pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking oil and cook onions until translucent ,2-4 minutes.

2. TO make filling, stir together egg substitute, ricotta, parmesan, onion, pepper, 1 Tbl of garlic powder, spinach and half of the 6-italian cheeses.

3. POUR 1 cup of the pasta sauce into a shallow baking dish.

4. STUFF shells with filling, place in dish, top with remaining sauce, sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of garlic powder and follow with the rest of the cheese.

5. BAKE at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese melts.

One serving equals 2 shells.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DILBERTA.