Spinach Manicotti

Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 2 manicotti • Old Points: 8 pts • Points+: 10 pts
Calories: 376.50 • Fat: 18 g • Protein: 24.7 g • Carb: 29.1 g • Fiber: 3.2 g

16 oz part skim ricotta cheese
2 cups 2% milk reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/2 cup)
1 large egg
10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano
salt and pepper
16 crespelles
32 oz marinara sauce or Filetto di Pomodoro

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup spinach filling and roll. In a large baking dish, (or two smaller dishes) pour a little sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place rolled manicotti seem side down onto baking dish. Top with a little more sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake about 20-25 minutes.