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    Manicotti: Vegetable Manicotti


    Source of Recipe


    Betty Crocker's Low-Fat

    List of Ingredients





    1 can tomato sauce -- (8 ounces)
    8 uncooked manicotti shells
    1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
    1/2 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium)
    1/2 cup shredded zucchini
    1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 1-1/2 ounces)
    1/4 cup sliced green onions (with tops)
    1 clove garlic -- finely chopped
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh or
    2 teaspoons dried basil
    2 egg whites
    1 container part-skim -- (15 ounces)
    ricotta cheese
    1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

    Recipe



    Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray rectangular baking dish, 12 X 7-1/2 X 2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup of the tomato sauce in dish. Cook manicotti shells as directed on package; drain.Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Fill manicotti shells with vegetable mixture; place in dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over manicotti. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 4 SERVINGS

    MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Spray rectangular microwavable dish, 12 X 7-1/2 X 2 inches, with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup of the tomato sauce in dish. Cook manicotti shells as directed on package; drain. Omit olive oil. Place carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in 1-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 4 to 6 minutes or until tender; drain. Continue as directed. Cover tightly and microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 4 minutes, until hot.

 

 

 


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