Streamlined Manicotti Recipe

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Streamlined Manicotti
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Directions:

  1. FOR THE SAUCE:.
  2. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Heat oil, garlic, and pepper flakes (if using) in a large saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, but not brown, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt and simmer until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in basil.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt, if needed.
  7. FOR THE CHEESE FILLING:.
  8. Combine ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs, salt pepper and herbs in medium bowl, set aside.
  9. TO ASSEMBLE:.
  10. Pour 1 inch boiling water into 13 x 9-inch broiler safe baking dish.
  11. Add noodles one at a time.
  12. Let noodles soak until pliable, about 5 minutes, separating noodles with tip of sharp knife to prevent sticking.
  13. Remove noodles from water and place in a single layer on clean kitchen towels.
  14. Discard water in baking dish and dry baking dish.
  15. Spread bottom of baking dish evenly with 1 1/2 cups sauce.
  16. Using soupspoon, spread 1/4 cup cheese mixture evenly onto bottom three-quarters of each noodle (with short side facing you), leaving top quarter of noodle exposed.
  17. Roll into tube shape and arrange in baking dish, seam side down.
  18. Top evenly with remaining sauce, making certain that pasta is completely covered.
  19. Cover manicotti with aluminum foil.
  20. Bake until bubbling, about 40 minutes, then remove foil.
  21. Remove baking dish, adjust oven rack to uppermost position (about 6 inches from heating element) and heat broiler.
  22. Sprinkle manicotti evenly with remaining 1 cup Parmesan.
  23. Broil until cheese is spotty brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
  24. Remove and cool about 15 minutes.
  25. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 529.38 Kcal (2216 kJ)
Calories from fat 235.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.16g 40%
Cholesterol 136.24mg 45%
Sodium 1465.06mg 61%
Potassium 307.12mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.88g 11%
Sugars 1.13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 40.8g 82%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 1087.3mg 109%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.77 Kcal (254 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 40%
Cholesterol 15.64mg 45%
Sodium 168.17mg 61%
Potassium 35.25mg 7%
Total Carbs 3.66g 11%
Sugars 0.13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 4%
Protein 4.68g 82%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6%
Iron 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 124.8mg 109%

* 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

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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