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.

Prameshwar Chaudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this recipe. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors. The manicotti were also cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Billionaire Mindset
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The manicotti are stuffed with a flavorful filling and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion.


Oranxaib Official
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use different types of sausage or ground beef, and I can add different vegetables to the filling. I've also tried using different types of cheese for the sauce. It's always a hit with my family and


Kahn hoti
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This recipe is a winner! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. It was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


Arslan Akbar
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely delivered. The stuffed manicotti were a hit with my family. The filling was flavorful and moist, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. We all agreed that it was a restaurant


DaVontae S
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This dish is pure comfort food. The manicotti shells are filled with a hearty and flavorful filling, and the cheese sauce is creamy and indulgent. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rufaro Katsande
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I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first. But I'm so glad I tried it because it turned out amazing! The manicotti were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, sausage, and cheese. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy. Over


AMJ Foods & Vlogs
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This was my first time making stuffed manicotti and it came out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The manicotti were tender and the filling was savory and delicious. The cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch


Taylor Allen
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The manicotti were cooked to perfection and the filling was moist and flavorful. The cheese sauce was creamy and cheesy, and it complemented the manicotti beautifully.


marthina david
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily swap out the sausage for ground beef or turkey, and add different vegetables to the filling. I also tried using a different type of cheese for the sauce, and it turned out just as delicious. It's a


Kaniyah Richardson
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This recipe is a keeper! I followed the instructions precisely and the manicotti turned out fantastic. The filling was perfectly seasoned and the cheese sauce was rich and velvety. My guests raved about it. Highly recommended!


Elizabeth Skidmore
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I'm not usually a fan of manicotti but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spinach, sausage, and cheese is simply divine. The prep work was a bit time-consuming but it was totally worth it. The manicotti came out looking and tasting like


Rahma Hesham
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This stuffed manicotti is absolutely scrumptious! The spinach and sausage filling is flavorful and the cheese sauce is creamy and indulgent. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, al dente and tender. A delightful dish that was a hit with my fam


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