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

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Prep 30 min
Total 50 min
Servings 4

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

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Dec 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.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Spinach offers a host of nutrients including vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is key for healthy vision.
tip 2
Look for pasta sauce containing less than 300 mg sodium per 1/2-cup serving.
tip 3
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 Information

350 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 30g Protein, 45g Total Carbohydrate, 10g Sugars

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;