Italian Manicotti Alla Romano Recipe

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Italian Manicotti Alla Romano
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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent. Saute garlic for 1 minute and stir in ground beef. Cook until well browned and crumbled. Season with salt and set aside to cool.
  2. Cook spinach according to package directions. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and parboil for half of the time recommended on the package. Drain and cover with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent the shells from cracking.
  3. To the ground beef mixture add the cooked spinach and ricotta cheese. When the mixture is cool, add the beaten eggs. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Gently drain the manicotti shells and carefully stuff each one with the meat and cheese mixture; place shells in prepared dish. Lightly cover the dish with plastic wrap or a clean, damp towel to prevent shells from cracking.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Prepare the white sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and chicken bouillon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble. Stir in half and half and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Pour or ladle the sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  6. Stir the basil into the remaining spaghetti sauce. Carefully pour or ladle spaghetti sauce over the white sauce, trying to layer the sauces without mixing.
  7. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 506.43 Kcal (2120 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.18g 51%
Cholesterol 148.47mg 49%
Sodium 1672.68mg 70%
Potassium 512.82mg 11%
Total Carbs 24.29g 8%
Sugars 3.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 28.95g 58%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 307.7mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.77 Kcal (665 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.4g 51%
Cholesterol 46.55mg 49%
Sodium 524.41mg 70%
Potassium 160.78mg 11%
Total Carbs 7.62g 8%
Sugars 1.13g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 10%
Protein 9.08g 58%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 15%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 96.5mg 31%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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