Cheese Manicotti
Health Canada recommends having a meatless meal at least once a week. This dish is so delicious, your family won’t miss the meat!
Ingredients
- 8 manicotti shells
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
- 10 oz (300 g) medium tofu, drained and crumbled, or light ricotta cheese
- 1 egg or 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup 3 Onion Dip Mix
- 1⁄2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1⁄4 cup low-fat milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Cook manicotti according to package directions in Multipurpose Pot. Rinse in cold water, drain and set aside.
- Spray frying pan with oil; add mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in parsley and Marinara Sauce Mix. Cool slightly.
- Combine tofu, eggs and Parmesan in a food processor, blender or large mixing bowl. Add to mushroom mixture and add 3 Onion Dip Mix.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with about 1⁄4 cup tofu. Arrange stuffed shells in a baking dish.
- For sauce, combine milk and flour in the frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring until thickened and bubbly. Pour sauce over shells.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
- Top with cheese and bake uncovered until cheese melts, approximately 2 minutes.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 11 g (Saturated 3.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 23 g.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with roasted carrots and parsnips, or your choice of seasonal vegetables.