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Spinach and Cheese Manicotti |
7 Points Per Serving |
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach vegetable cooking spray 2 teaspoons olive oil 2/3 cup onion -- finely chopped 2 cloves garlic -- minced 15 ounces nonfat ricotta cheese 1/2 cup nonfat parmesan cheese -- divided 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- crushed 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups low-fat spaghetti sauce 8 manicotti** Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well, and press gently between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set spinach aside. Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; sauté 8 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a bowl. Add spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, egg whites, crushed red pepper, and nutmeg; stir well. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions, omitting salt and oil; drain well. Stuff spinach mixture evenly into cooked shells. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce over bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Place filled shells over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 375º for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. |