Pasta/1996

Spinach Pesto Manicotti

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 35 minutes 1 hour 10 minutes 560 230 25g 1020mg 54g 30g 95mg


INGREDIENTS:
8 oz (about 14) uncooked manicotti 1 lb extra-lean ground beef 1 (9-oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed, well drained and chopped
4 oz mozarella cheese, diced (1 cup) 1/2 cup purchased pesto 1 egg
1 (30 oz) jar spaghetti sauce



1 Heat oven to 400 F. Spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spary.
2 Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package.
3 Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, cheese, pesto and egg. If desired, add salt and pepper; mix well. For easier stuffing, place beef mixture in resealable plastic freezer bag. Seal bag; cut off 1 corner.
4 Drain manicotti; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well. Fill each manicotti by squeezing beef mixture into manicotti; place in spray-coated dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over manicotti; cover with foil.
5 Bake at 400 F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until filling is no longer pink in center.

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