Turkey and Spinach Manicotti

JasiBella

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:50 min
makes:4 servings

8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1/2 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 1/2 cups Muir Glen® organic pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook pasta shells as directed on box, omitting salt. Rinse with cool water; drain well.
3. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and spinach.
4. Spoon turkey mixture into shells; arrange in baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over shells. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes.



Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 10g); Protein 30g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 25%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables

Recipe Tip
Iron-Rich Spinach
Spinach offers a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and iron to name a few. Iron helps transport oxygen to red blood cells to prevent anemia.

Purchasing
Look for pasta sauce containing less than 300 mg sodium per 1/2-cup serving.

Garden Fresh
For fresh herb flavor, use a combination of 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, thyme and Italian parsley for the dried Italian seasoning.

JasiBella

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:50 min
makes:4 servings

8 uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1/2 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 1/2 cups Muir Glen® organic pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook pasta shells as directed on box, omitting salt. Rinse with cool water; drain well.
3. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and spinach.
4. Spoon turkey mixture into shells; arrange in baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over shells. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes.



Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 10g); Protein 30g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 25%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables

Recipe Tip
Iron-Rich Spinach
Spinach offers a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and iron to name a few. Iron helps transport oxygen to red blood cells to prevent anemia.

Purchasing
Look for pasta sauce containing less than 300 mg sodium per 1/2-cup serving.

Garden Fresh
For fresh herb flavor, use a combination of 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, thyme and Italian parsley for the dried Italian seasoning.