Four Cheese Manicotti Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 uncooked manicotti
cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided (4 oz)
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided (2 oz)
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (15 oz) carton fat-free ricotta cheese
1 (6 oz) package garden vegetable-flavored light cream cheese, softened
4 oz block fat free cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup)
5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained and ssqueezed dry
1 (27 1/2 oz) jar tomato -and herb reduced fat low-sodium pasta sauce
oregano sprig (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; set aside.
Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat until hot.
Add onion and garlic: saute 3 minutes.
Remove from heat;set aside Combine 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese,1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper, ricotta cheese,and softened cream cheeses in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
Stir in onion mixture and spinach.
Spoon cheese mixture into cooked manicotti.
(about 1/3 cup per shell) Divide 1 cup pasta sauce evenly between 6 individual casserole dishes coated with cooking spray (if you don't have individual casserole dishes,use a 13 x 9 inch baking dish).
Arrange 2 stuffed manicotti in each dish.
Pour remaining sauce over each serving.
Place dishes on a baking sheet.
Cover each dish with foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with oregano, if desired.
Yield 6 servings (serving size 2 manicotti for 8 pts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	133.4 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.34g	10%
Cholesterol	24.04mg	8%
Sodium	468.63mg	20%
Potassium	212.2mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.13g	2%
Sugars	2.63g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	4%
Protein	13.53g	27%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	398mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.86 Kcal (531 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.03g	10%
Cholesterol	22.86mg	8%
Sodium	445.66mg	20%
Potassium	201.8mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.82g	2%
Sugars	2.5g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	4%
Protein	12.87g	27%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	378.5mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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