This is a tasty and filling dish that can be nicely paired with a green salad if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool. Reserve.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown beef on medium heat. Drain and cool.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4
Combine beef, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and oregano. Mix well. Stuff shells with mixture.
Step 5
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour enough spaghetti sauce in dish to cover the bottom. Place stuffed noodles in the dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 668 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat33g | 43% |
Saturated Fat15g | 76% |
Cholesterol104mg | 35% |
Sodium1249mg | 54% |
Total Carbohydrate51g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 19% |
Total Sugars15g | |
Protein40g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 15% |
Calcium346mg | 27% |
Iron4mg | 21% |
Potassium843mg | 18% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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