MANICOTTI FLORENTINE 
Manicotti pasta shells
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
1 tbsp. chopped scallions (or chives)
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. cottage cheese
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, grated
4 egg whites
Spaghetti sauce

Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the spinach and nutmeg in a small amount of water and drain well. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cottage cheese, scallions (or chives) and grated Mozzarella cheese. Add spinach and mix thoroughly.

Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture. Coat bottom of 9 x 12 inch pan with spaghetti sauce. Arrange stuffed shells side by side. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce.

 

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