SPINACH STUFFED MANICOTTI 
1 sm. onion, sliced
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, plus 1 can water
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
14 lg. manicotti, uncooked
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach (thaw, drain)
1 (16 oz.) low-fat cottage cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded part-skim Mozzarella

Spray pan with Pam and saute onion. Add tomatoes, sauce, water and seasoning; stir until blended. Boil and simmer 20 minutes, stir occasionally.

Press spinach to remove moisture. Combine spinach, cheeses. Fill each uncooked shell.

Cover bottom of 12x17 dish with 2 cups sauce. Arrange manicotti in a single layer. Leave some space. Cover with remaining sauce. Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour, 375 degrees.

Microwave: 30 minutes. Cover with plastic, vent. Turn after 15 minutes or: Cook manicotti ahead of time and stuff (they tend to break).

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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