Cheese Manicotti

Man oh man. As in manicotti. It may not sound like a healthy offering until you prepare it the "lite" way. Enjoy this family favorite without a heaping helping of guilt.

Cheese Manicotti

Ingredients

For 0004 Serving(s)

Recipe

  • 5 1/2 ounce(s) Manicotti Pasta
  • 16 ounce(s) part skim milk ricotta
  • 8 ounce(s) low fat Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon(s) oregano
  • 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil
  • 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
  • 1 dash(es) fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cup(s) marinara

Directions

    1. Cook manicotti as per box instructions. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
    2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine low-fat ricotta, low-fat mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, oregano, basil and salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour 1/2 cup sauce into an 11x17 inch baking dish.
    3. Fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture.
    4. Place stuffed manicotti over sauce.
    5. Pour remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly.