Thursday, August 13, 2009

Turkey and Spinach Manicotti

Ingredients

- 8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
- 1/2 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 box (10 oz) cut spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
- 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Cook pasta shells as directed on box, omitting salt. Rinse with cool water; drain well.

3. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and spinach.

4. Spoon turkey mixture into shells; arrange in baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over shells. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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