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Iron-Rich Spinach

Spinach offers a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and iron to name a few. Iron helps transport oxygen to red blood cells to prevent anemia.

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For fresh herb flavor, use a combination of 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, oregano, thyme and Italian parsley for the dried Italian seasoning.

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Turkey and Spinach Manicotti

This manicotti stays heart-healthy without sacrificing great taste by using ground turkey and fat-free ricotta cheese. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:30 min

Start to Finish:50 min

makes:4 servings

8	uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1/2	lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2	teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1	cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1	teaspoon Italian seasoning
1	box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
1 1/2	cups Muir Glen® organic pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce
2	tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1.	Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2.	Cook pasta shells as directed on box, omitting salt. Rinse with cool water; drain well.
3.	Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning and spinach.
4.	Spoon turkey mixture into shells; arrange in baking dish. Spoon marinara sauce over shells. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
*To quickly thaw spinach, cut small slit in center of pouch; microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed. Remove spinach from pouch; squeeze dry with paper towels.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 410 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 760mg; Total Carbohydrate 54g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 15g); Protein 30g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 110%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 25%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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3 Reviews

TOO GOOD!!

So I am not a cook but I was able to make this meal! I must say it was very yummy. It was quick and easy. I have been giving the recipie to all my friends. Thank You Eat Better America!
Posted at 7:49 AM on December 29 2008 by ccpanerio ,

Different Taste

Now this was very interesting.. but I liked it.. my husband actually enjoyed it more than I did. The spinach really kicks it up a notch, but I will keep it in my recipe book.
Posted at 9:52 AM on October 13 2008 by CrysInLove ,

Really Yummy

I tried this last night but did some things different. I doubled the recipe except for the spinach and added mushrooms. I also added Mozzarella on top with the parmesan. My family liked it better than Lasagna even my picky son ate it. It is a little time consuming but tastes great!!!
Posted at 3:01 PM on September 23 2008 by sinjun13 , Yigo GU