Manicotti Florentine

Very Healthy
Health score
68%
Manicotti Florentine
45 min.
7
369kcal

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Looking for a delicious yet healthy dinner option that the whole family will love? Look no further than our Manicotti Florentine! This delightful dish beautifully marries the flavors of creamy cheeses, fresh herbs, and vibrant spinach, all wrapped up in tender manicotti shells. With a health score of 68, you can indulge without guilt while offering a hearty meal that fuels your body with the nutrients it needs.

Imagine digging into a warm, cheesy pasta dish that not only satisfies your cravings but also contributes to a balanced diet. Packed with protein from the cottage cheese, ricotta, and egg whites, along with a generous serving of greens, this recipe is a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your meals. Plus, it’s ready in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

The zesty hints of lemon pepper and garlic powder elevate the flavors, while the blend of mozzarella and Parmesan offers that cheesy goodness we all crave. Baked to perfection, the Manicotti Florentine is a culinary masterpiece that will impress both family and friends alike. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that not only looks beautiful on the plate but tastes exquisite and leaves everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large egg whites 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.8 cup green onions chopped ( 6 onions)
  • teaspoon lemon pepper 
  • 1.5 cups curd cottage cheese 2% low-fat
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese fresh divided grated
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded divided
  • 15 ounce part-skim ricotta cheese 
  • 26 ounce garlic-and-herb pasta sauce (such as Healthy Choice)
  • ounce manicotti shells uncooked
  • 20 ounce pkt spinach frozen dry thawed drained chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat over to 35
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  3. While pasta cooks, combine 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, spinach, and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
  4. Drain pasta, and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking; drain. Spoon spinach mixture evenly into pasta shells (about 1/3 cup filling in each).
  5. Spoon 1/2 cup pasta sauce in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange stuffed pasta shells over sauce in dish; top with remaining sauce.
  6. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, and parsley. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein31.5%
Fat26.42%
Carbs42.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.43
Glycemic Load
11.81
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.05695665401%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.46mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
1.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.46kcal
18.47%
Fat:11.06g
17.01%
Saturated Fat:6.29g
39.33%
Carbohydrates:39.63g
13.21%
Net Carbohydrates:34.21g
12.44%
Sugar:7.26g
8.06%
Cholesterol:35.99mg
12%
Sodium:1074.25mg
46.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.66g
59.33%
Vitamin K:347.43µg
330.88%
Vitamin A:10547.77IU
210.96%
Selenium:47.35µg
67.65%
Calcium:545.98mg
54.6%
Manganese:1.06mg
52.79%
Phosphorus:437.85mg
43.79%
Folate:158.02µg
39.51%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.74%
Magnesium:117.34mg
29.34%
Vitamin E:4.08mg
27.23%
Potassium:868.84mg
24.82%
Fiber:5.42g
21.7%
Iron:3.72mg
20.66%
Copper:0.39mg
19.55%
Zinc:2.85mg
19.02%
Vitamin C:15.36mg
18.62%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.19%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.88%
Vitamin B3:2.25mg
11.24%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.18%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.83%
Source:My Recipes