One serving is 6 green, 6 blue, and 6 purple points.
Makes: 6servings
Calories: 310
Author: Alisha Hughes
Ingredients
Tomato Basil Spaghetti Sauce:
1teaspoonextra virgin olive oil
3garlic cloves,minced
1(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
1/2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsfresh basil,snipped
Manicotti
4ouncescauliflower florets
1(10 ounce) package frozen spinach,thawed and squeezed dry
1egg
1cupreduced-fat mozzarella cheese,divided
1/2cupParmesan cheese
1/2cupfat-free ricotta cheese
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
12manicotti shells,uncooked
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic in oil for 30-60 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt to the saucepan. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and add fresh basil.
While the sauce is cooking, begin to prepare the manicotti. Grate cauliflower in a food processor. Add spinach, egg, 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder to the food processor and pulse until well blended.
Using a butter knife or your fingers, generously fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons of the cheese/spinach mixture.
Cover the bottom of the slow cooker with 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce. Carefully place 6 filled manicotti shells in the slow cooker. Pour 1 cup additional sauce over the manicotti, being sure to cover all of the shells fully. Add a second layer of manicotti over the first layer and pour remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
Allow to cook for 2 hours on HIGH or for 4 hours on LOW.
Sprinkle with additional fresh chopped basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Spinach Manicotti
Amount Per Serving (2 manicotti)
Calories 310Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 908mg39%
Potassium 749mg21%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.