SHARI and SIG OT's Man-Oh-MANICOTTI!

Jan 31, 2009

SHARI and SIG OT's Man-Oh-MANICOTTI!

Start with a pretty basic post RNY pancake recipe:

EGG CREPES: 3 egg whites and one whole egg  (we were out of Egg Beaters) 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta  4 tbsp whole wheat flour A small amount - two tablespoons tops - of skim milk, to thin it out (you could use water) 1/2 tsp kosher salt FILLING:  Whatever was left of the ricotta - 1 1/2 cups 1/2 package frozen chopped spinach - squeezed dry, dry, dry 6 ounces Perdue chicken (Italian flavor), chopped very fine (processor's good) A couple of tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup 2% mozzerella sauteed minced onion & garlic and oregano ALSO: 1.5 cups marinara sauce 2/3 cup 2% mozzarella _______________________________________________ Use a saute pan and make 7 very thin pancakes..stack on paper towels to absorb excess moisture as they finish. Pour 1/2 cup marinara in the bottom of a small casserole dish (9x12"). Put a good sized blob of filling on each "pancake" and roll, place into casserole.   Top with more marinara & 2/3 cup 2% mozzerella Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until golden brown & delicious.  * Note: egg crepes will not absorb sauce like pasta does, so you may wish to serve with additional sauce on the side.

NUTRITION PER SERVING-- Each serving is 2 "manicotti" rolls--

135 calories
4.5 g fat
7 carbs
1.5g fiber
16g protein

Try THAT with your everyday pasta! 

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