Spinach Manicotti

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti (14 shells)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, diced
• 1 (32 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups light spaghetti sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook the manicotti shells according to the package directions, omitting the salt; drain rinse and drain again and place in a large baking dish, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 coat a small saucepan with nonstick cooking spray, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until tender, add the mushrooms and saute until brown.
• 3 meanwhile, inn a large bowl, combine the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, the egg, spinach, basil, oregano and pepper, add the onion mixture; mix well.
• 4 spoon the mixture into the manicotti shells, top with the spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese, cover with aluminum foil andbake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through.