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

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

• 1 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.
• 2 Spoon 3 tablespoons of the mix into each manicotti shell. Arrange shells in a 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish.
• 3 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.