Cheese Manicotti

152 calories/serving
4 servings


4 manicotti shells
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 2-ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoon snipped chives
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons snipped chives

Cook manicotti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside. Place the cottage cheese in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process until smooth. In a mixing bowl stir together the egg, stuffing mix, mushrooms, green pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley, and 1 1/2 teaspoon chives. Stir in cottage cheese. Spoon 1/4 of the cheese mixture into each manicotti shell. Place in a 10x6x2-inch baking dish.

In a small bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour the tomato mixture over the filled manicott shells. Sprinkle with left over chives.

Cover the baking dish with clear plastic wrap; vent by leaving a small area unsealed at the edge of the dish. Microwave on 50% power (med) for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.