Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese l0 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed -and squeezed dry 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup egg substitute -or 1 whole egg 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes 12 manicotti shells, uncooked 4 cup prepared spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1. In a 1-quart microwaveable dish, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Microwave at High until meat is no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up turkey after about 2 minutes.
2. In large bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, yogurt, egg substitute, parsley and turkey mixture. Stuff shells with 1/2 turkey mixture.
3. In bottom of 9- by 13-inch microwaveable baking dish, spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce. Layer shells over sauce. Top shells with the remaining turkey mixture and 2 cups spaghetti sauce.
4. Cover baking dish with vented plastic wrap. Microwave at High 10 minutes, turning dish after 5 minutes. Microwave at medium-high (70%) 17 minutes, turning dish after 8 1/2 minutes. Three minutes before cooking time is over, uncover dish and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over manicotti. Continue cooking. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings. Preparation time: About 25 to 27 minutes. Microwave time: About 32 minutes.
Per serving: About 415 cal, 29 g pro, 45 g car, 11 g fat, 24% cal from fat, 67 mg cholesterol, 1282 mg sod, 2 g fiber.
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>
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Preparation Time: 0:00
Servings: 6
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