HEALTHY SPINACH AND SAUSAGE STUFFED MANICOTTI

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This is one of my bf favorite dishes with a healthy twist. We did the math and this ends up about 380 per serving (2 stuffed noodles). Enjoy sans guilt!

Provided by sbera007

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (drained)
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 hot Italian turkey sausage (removed from casing and crumbled)
2 cups fresh spinach (packed)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti (cooked)

Steps:

  • Combine onion, green pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, oregano, red pepper in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat. When heated through reduce heat to low and cover. (simmer about 1 hour).
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Heat teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet and saute spinach until wilted. Set aside to cool. When cool chop the spinach.
  • Add sausage to skillet spinach was in and cook until browned. Drain.
  • In a bowl, combine spinach, cheeses, sausage.
  • Place a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 13 by 9 pan.
  • Stuff noodles with cheese, spinach, and sausage and place in pan.
  • Top with the rest of the sauce.
  • Bake 350 for 30 to 45 minutes.

P.S.T King
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spinach and sausage.


Hasib Vi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Uchenna Nelson
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The filling was creamy and flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


JOSHUA CHUMA
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Bikesh Sapkota
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I love the combination of spinach and sausage in this recipe. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold night.


Anamika Halder
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Sadi Ahmad
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Kiersten
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit when I make it.


Tanite Bida
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Gloria James
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The manicotti shells were a little tricky to work with, but the end result was worth it. The filling was flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


joshua mutinda
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I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it turned out great! This is a healthy and delicious recipe that I will be making again and again.


Matthew Lloyd
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This spinach and sausage stuffed manicotti was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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