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Cheesy Manicotti

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This recipe is great for cheese lovers. It has 3 different kinds of cheese and is still low in fat! This healthy dish makes for a great dinner meal for guests or your family

Preparation Time 20 min | Cooking Time 30 min | 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces tofu
2 egg whites
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 manicotti shells
1 - 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1-16 oz. Can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain and dry 8 ounces tofu. Mash the tofu with a fork until broken up. Lightly beat egg whites and stir in parmesan cheese, ricotta, parsley, salt, pepper and tofu.
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the mix into each manicotti shell. Arrange shells in a 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish.
In a medium bowl, stir together tomato sauce,diced tomatoes, basil, sugar and garlic powder. Pour mix over shells. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella before serving.

Calories: 296 Cal
Protein: 20.0g
Carbohydrates: 38.0g
Fat: 8.0g

Other Dietary Information
4g Dietary Fiber
18mg Cholesterol
831mg Sodium