Veggie Manicotti

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I came across this recipe when looking for healthy vegetarian pasta recipes that my family would enjoy. Although i haven't made this yet i am planning on making it soon. Recipe source: new mexico magazine (january 2004)

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Steps

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Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

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Preheat oven to 350-degrees f.

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Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.

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Over med heat cook first 5 ingredients in skillet for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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Add tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Set aside.

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In a large bowl combine spinach , ricotta , 1 / 2 cup of the mozzarella cheese , egg substitute , parmesan cheese and parsley , mix well.

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With small spoon stuff manicotti shells with cheese / spinach mixture and place in prepared baking dish.

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Spoon sauce over manicotti and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

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Cover and bake for 30- 45 minutes or until heated.

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Ingredients

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eggplant, onion, garlic cloves, dried tarragon, thyme, tomatoes, tomato sauce, frozen spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, parmesan cheese, parsley, manicotti