MANICOTTI WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE

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This Italian-style dish from Barbara Nowakowski of North Tonawanda, New York has a hearty spinach and cheese filling and a well-seasoned tomato-eggplant sauce. Since the recipe calls for reduced-fat ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, it will fill you up, not out!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small eggplant, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
6 manicotti shells, cooked, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the eggplant, onion, garlic, tarragon and thyme until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, egg substitute, Parmesan and parsley; mix well. Stuff into manicotti shells. , Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon eggplant sauce over manicotti; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OWUSU BOATENG
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant sauce was so flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ose Daniel
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant sauce was delicious and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Maya D Neupane
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This dish was really good! The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joherul Islam
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant sauce was so flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Miki Juma
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant sauce was delicious and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Uriel Correa
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This dish was really good! The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Quran
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This dish was amazing! The eggplant sauce was so flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Josh Hagan
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This was a great recipe! The eggplant sauce was delicious and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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I loved this dish! The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alicia Carter
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This dish was delicious! The eggplant sauce was so flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ivan Sloboda
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I love eggplant and this dish did not disappoint! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shadi Palli Press Club
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The eggplant sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ara TheExplorer
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The eggplant sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it turned out great.


Orlando Roper
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The eggplant sauce was amazing, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.


Castiel Redacted
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish was delicious! The eggplant sauce was rich and smoky, and the manicotti shells were cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


AB Tufayl
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This manicotti with eggplant sauce was a hit with my family! The eggplant sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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