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Turkey and Spinach Manicotti

Name: Turkey and Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells; 1/2 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain; 1 1/2 cups Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

2 Ratings

2 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 30 min
Total 50 min
Servings 4

This manicotti stays heart-smart without sacrificing great taste by using ground turkey and fat-free ricotta cheese.

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated December 22, 2016

Ingredients

8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1/2 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 1/2 cups Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2

Cook pasta shells as directed on box, omitting salt. Rinse with cool water; drain well.
3

Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and spinach.
4

Spoon turkey mixture into shells; arrange in baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over shells. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Spinach offers a host of nutrients including vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is key for healthy vision.
Look for pasta sauce containing less than 300 mg sodium per 1/2-cup serving.
For fresh herb flavor, use a combination of 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, thyme and Italian parsley for the dried Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 350

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 6g; 9%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 9%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 45mg; 15%

Sodium: 440mg; 18%

Potassium: 450mg; 13%

Total Carbohydrate: 45g; 15%

Dietary Fiber: 5g; 22%

Sugars: 10g

Protein: 30g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 130%; 130%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;