Spinach manicotti-ww

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ tablespoon Margarine
1½ tablespoon Flour
1 cup Milk; skim
¼ cup Chicken broth
¾ teaspoon Salt; divided
¼ teaspoon Pepper
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
2 cups Ricotta cheese (part-skim)
10 ounces Spinach; frgn, chpd, drained
2 ounces Parmesan Cheese; grated
½ teaspoon Garlic pwdr
8 Manicotti shells*
2 ounces Mozzarella cheese; shredded
1½ tablespoon Margarine
1½ tablespoon Flour
1 cup Milk; skim
¼ cup Chicken broth
¾ teaspoon Salt; divided
¼ teaspoon Pepper
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
2 cups Ricotta cheese (part-skim)
10 ounces Spinach; frgn, chpd, drained
2 ounces Parmesan Cheese; grated
½ teaspoon Garlic pwdr
8 Manicotti shells*
2 ounces Mozzarella cheese; shredded

Directions

Cook manicotti shells according to directions and drain. In small saucepan heat margarine over medium heat until bubbly and hot; add flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; gradually stir in milk and broth. Continue to stir and cook until mixture is smooth; add ¼ t. salt and dash each of pepper and nutmeg and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 10-15 minutes. While mixture is simmering, in medium bowl c---------- Pro-Exchange format from Meal-Master (tm) v6.21 Title: Spinach Manicotti-WW >-}dgsv43a Categories: Main dish Vegetables Servings: 4 Cook shells according to directions and drain. In small saucepan heat margarine until bubbly; add flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 min. Gradually stir in milk and broth. Stir and cook until mixture is smooth. Add ¼ t. salt and dash of pepper and nutmeg. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, remaining salt, pepper and nutmeg, and mix well. Preheat oven to 350*F. In bottom of 13x9x2 baking dish, spread ⅓ cup sauce. Stuff ⅛ of spinach mixture into each manicotti shell and arrange stuffed shells in dish; top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover dish and bake until manicotti are heated through, 20-25 minutes. Turn oven control to broil, uncover pan, and broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. 2 Manicotti=464 calories.

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