Low Fat Vegetable Manicotti Recipe

Low Fat Vegetable Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
• 8 uncooked manicotti shells
• 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot, (about 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, (about 1-1/2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions (with tops)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 egg whites
• 1 container part-skim (15 ounces)
• ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
• cheese (2 ounces)

Method

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray rectangular baking dish, 12 X 7-1/2 X 2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Pour 1/3 cup of the tomato sauce in dish.
4. Cook manicotti shells as directed on package; drain.
5. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Saute carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil.
7. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
8. Fill manicotti shells with vegetable mixture; place in dish.
9. Pour remaining tomato sauce over manicotti.
10. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
11. Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

SERVINGS (2 MANICOTTI SHELLS EACH).

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Spray rectangular microwavable dish, 12 X 7-1/2 X 2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray.

1. Pour 1/3 cup of the tomato sauce in dish.
2. Cook manicotti shells as directed on package; drain.
3. Omit olive oil.
4. Place carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in 1-quart microwavable casserole.
5. Cover tightly and microwave on high 4 to 6 minutes or until tender; drain.
6. Continue as directed.
7. Cover tightly and microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 4 minutes, until hot.

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