Cristina's Low-Fat Manicotti

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cristina's Low-Fat Manicotti

Recipe By : Home and Family 7/15 - 7/19 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 manicotti noodles or
24 jumbo shells
1 package frozen spinach -- drained and chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg white
salt and pepper
****** Sauce ******
12 Roma tomatoes -- halved
1 bunch scallions -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 carrot -- chopped
1/4 cup white wine
salt and pepper

Cook the manicotti noodles and set aside. In a large bowl, combine
all ingredients. Using a pastry bag, fill the noodles. Place in a
large casserole dish. Sauce: Place all ingredients in saucepan and
simmer for 30 - 45 minutes. Transfer to blender and blend. Strain
the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Pour the sauce over the
manicotti and top with parmesan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

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