Tuna & Cheese Manicotti
Adapted from
Better Homes & Gardens Microwave Plus
9 servings
| 9 pcs manicotti pasta, cooked | 1 c fat-free cottage cheese, well drained | ||
| 1 c carrots, sliced | 1 1/4 tsps salt | ||
| 1/2 c celery, sliced | 1/4 tsp lemon pepper | ||
| 1/2 c onions, chopped | 1 1/4 c fat-free milk | ||
| 2 tbsps water | 2 tbsps unbleached flour | ||
| 1 whole egg, slightly beaten | 1/2 c reduced fat Swiss cheese, shredded | ||
| 12 ozs tuna in water, drained and flaked |
In a glass bowl, combine carrots, onions, celery, and water. Microwave on high for five minutes, or until tender; set aside. For filling, combine egg, tuna, cottage cheese, lemon pepper, and half the cooked vegetables in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture into each manicotti shell. Arrange filled shells in a 2-quart glass dish; set aside. In a saucepan, combine milk and flour. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir one minute more. Add cheese, mix until melted. Stir in remaining cooked vegetables. Mix well. Pour over shells in dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for eight minutes, or until heated through.
This recipe was made in a 1000-watt microwave.
| Calories | 210 | %CFF | 16 % | |
| Total Fat | 4 g | Saturated Fat | 2 mg | |
| Protein | 21 g | Cholesterol | 42 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | Sodium | 676 mg | |
| Sugars | 5 g | Fiber | 1 g | |
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4.2 WW Points | ||||
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