Chicken Spinach Manicotti

6 Servings


12 manicotti shells
16 ounces diced cooked chicken breast
10 ounces spinach
Egg Beaters Real Egg Product, equivalent to 3 eggs
1 1/2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons basil
freshly ground black pepper, (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon basil
vegetable oil spray
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside. In a bowl, combine next seven ingredients and set aside. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water and herbs. Crush tomatoes slightly with wooden spoon. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil. Spread 1 cup of sauce on bottom of pan. Stuff shells with filling mixture and arrange them on sauce. Spoon remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 Calories from Fat 134
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 29% Protein 32% Carb. 39%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat              15   g     23%
Saturated Fat           4   g     20%
Cholesterol            58   mg    19%
Sodium                501   mg    21%
Total Carbohydrate     45   g     15%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      6%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                37   g        

Vitamin A 90% Vitamin C 77% Calcium 0% Iron 22%