Creamy Chipotle Manicotti

Health score
16%
Creamy Chipotle Manicotti
45 min.
4
379kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your pasta game, look no further than this delicious Creamy Chipotle Manicotti! Perfectly cooked manicotti shells are filled with a rich and creamy cheese mixture that’s bursting with flavor from Monterey Jack and part-skim mozzarella, along with a hint of fresh cilantro and green onions. The star of the show, however, is the chipotle salsa that adds just the right amount of smoky heat to this delightful dish.

This recipe is not only quick to whip up, ready in just 45 minutes, but it also provides a satisfying and indulgent meal for four. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or a side dish, the creamy goodness and zesty notes will surely win over your family and friends. Plus, as a bonus, it’s a great way to incorporate more vibrant flavors into your dining routine.

Imagine the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as the manicotti bakes to perfection, with melted cheese bubbling on top. It’s an inviting dish that promises warmth and comfort on any table. And if you’re like me, you’ll appreciate the ease of prep and the blend of flavors that makes this dish a winner for lunches, dinners, or even special occasions.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this wonderful Creamy Chipotle Manicotti, a recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup egg substitute 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  spring onion chopped
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded with peppers
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 15 ounce part-skim ricotta 
  • cups salsa divided
  •  shells 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Rinse with cold water; drain and set aside.
  2. Stir together ricotta cheese and next 4 ingredients.
  3. Coat an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and pour 1/2 cup salsa in bottom of dish. Spoon cheese mixture evenly into shells, and arrange in dish.
  4. Pour remaining salsa over shells.
  5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Bake 10 more minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Note: For testing purposes only, we used D. L. Jardine's Holy Chipotle Salsa.
  10. * 1 or 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo stirred into 2 cups reglar mild salsa may be substituted for chipotle salsa. Canned Chipotle peppers may be found in the Mexica section of supermarket. Store remaining peppers in a zip-top plastic bag in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or in freezer up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein30.86%
Fat51%
Carbs18.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.25
Glycemic Load
0.74
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.732174023338%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:378.75kcal
18.94%
Fat:21.8g
33.54%
Saturated Fat:13.55g
84.72%
Carbohydrates:17.45g
5.82%
Net Carbohydrates:14.88g
5.41%
Sugar:6.24g
6.93%
Cholesterol:76.33mg
25.44%
Sodium:1362.29mg
59.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.68g
59.36%
Calcium:774.57mg
77.46%
Phosphorus:510.17mg
51.02%
Selenium:34.61µg
49.45%
Vitamin A:1493.67IU
29.87%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.35%
Zinc:3.52mg
23.45%
Vitamin K:20.44µg
19.47%
Potassium:569.08mg
16.26%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.95%
Vitamin B12:0.83µg
13.78%
Vitamin E:2.05mg
13.68%
Magnesium:54.18mg
13.55%
Fiber:2.57g
10.26%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.66%
Iron:1.7mg
9.42%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.65%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%
Folate:33.4µg
8.35%
Copper:0.15mg
7.57%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.69%
Vitamin C:3.73mg
4.52%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4.01%
Source:My Recipes