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    Turkey Sausage: Mini Manicotti

    Source of Recipe

    Better Homes and Gardens

    Mini Manicotti
    WW Points
    Makes 15 servings.

    10 packaged manicotti shells
    1/2 pound ground turkey sausage
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
    1/2 of a 10-ounce package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
    1/2 cup ricotta cheese
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    1 beaten egg
    1-1/3 cups spaghetti sauce
    2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

    Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well. Cook sausage and garlic in a large saucepan until cooked through, breaking up sausage with a spoon. Remove from heat. Add mozzarella cheese, spinach, ricotta cheese, the 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and egg; mix well.

    Carefully spoon mixture into cooked shells. Cut each manicotti diagonally crosswise into three pieces. Place in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon spaghetti sauce over. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese.

    One serving equals: calories: 141 , total fat: 6g , saturated fat: 3g , cholesterol: 28mg , sodium: 312mg , carbohydrate: 13g , fiber: 1g , protein: 9g ++++ WWP: 3.7

 

 

 


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