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Turkey and Spinach Manicotti

Turkey and Spinach Manicotti
Recipe Tip
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.
Purchasing
Look for pasta sauce containing less than 300 mg sodium per 1/2-cup serving.
Garden Fresh
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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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

8uncooked manicotti pasta shells
1/2lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1teaspoon Italian seasoning
1box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic cut spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 1/2cups Muir Glen® organic pasta sauce (any flavor) or marinara sauce
2tablespoons 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.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 10g); Protein 30g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 25%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 1 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
21 Reviews

 
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Loved it!
This was delicious - I doubled the recipe and was able to have it a couple of nights...I used the same amount of spinach though and instead of the ricotta cheese I used a 4 cheese Italian blend. Also, I used Jenny-O Italian seasoned ground turkey which gave it some excellent spice.
Posted at 4:32 PM on August 26 2009 by Mandy Beeler
 
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yummy
My family loved this recipe and they usually dislike spinach!
Posted at 2:42 PM on June 2 2009 by Janet
 
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Disappointed
I absolutely love manicotti and was very excited to try this healthy version. I ended up very disappointed with the outcome. The dish was very very bland, missing so much that makes manicotti delicious. My girls both ended up eating cheerios for dinner instead and I threw the rest out:(
Posted at 8:04 AM on April 30 2009 by wnaraisehealthykids
 
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Manicotti Review
This was very good. I am however going to spice up the pasta sauce next time.
Posted at 9:40 AM on March 27 2009 by C from KY
 
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really yummy! The shells were a little difficult to stuff but it was so worth it. I look forward to cooking this again.
Posted at 9:40 AM on March 27 2009 by joysmith66
 
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Not nearly as good as some reviews state...
This turned out to be exceptionally bland, even with the extra spices and sauce I used. I agree that it needs perhaps turkey sausage or something like that - maybe even more spices than I used. Just not very good.
Posted at 1:15 PM on March 24 2009 by Vi
 
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BOOOORING!
I read all the postive reviews after I made this (and dumped half of it) - if I were to try it again I would use sausage plus some combination of spices to give it some zip. The original recipe has way too much spinach and it is absolutely tasteless. I used store brand chopped spinach and had to cook it much longer than the recipe called for to get it hot - but then it didn't hold the heat very long.
Posted at 9:42 AM on March 20 2009 by Snowflake
 
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This was really tasty, but could use a little more flavor. Some lean turkey sausage would perfect it, but everyone in my family still enjoyed this one.
Posted at 2:54 PM on March 16 2009 by Sara
 
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Excellent & simple
This dish was easy to make and very inexpensive. My husband and sister-in-law were huge fans. I suggest Newman's Own marinara. It really made a big impact.
Posted at 2:54 PM on March 16 2009 by SolelyDefined
 
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YUM
I MADE THIS LAST NIGHT AND IT WAS DELISH! NEXT TIME I WILL USE LESS SPINACH. I THINK THE RECIPE IS OFF ON THAT MEASUREMENT. MY 2 KIDS LOVED IT SO I WILL MAKE IT AGAIN.
Posted at 3:30 PM on March 11 2009 by SHEIMANE
 
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Excelent!
I love this recipe! the best part about it is that my kids love it too, and they eat thier spinach with out any problems. I am not a big spinach eater either, but in this recipe it tastes soooo good. I have made it with ground chicken too, we like it both ways! A+++++!
Posted at 11:02 AM on March 10 2009 by AStroud79
 
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A big hit!
My family LOVED it! Easy and tasted GREAT! I made a double batch and froze some for dinner for another night. Will definately make again!
Posted at 3:41 PM on March 9 2009 by trick74
 
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try it with turkey italian sausage
I made this for my family last night, they loved it. I do not like plain ground turkey, so I tried it with Turkey 'HOT' italian sausage, it was delicious. I will make this again!!
Posted at 3:40 PM on March 9 2009 by tina
 
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Great Dish
This dish was really good, I'm not a big fan of turkey, so I substituted for ground beef, extremely lean one, and I used light pasta sauce, everyone loved it, I will make this again
Posted at 9:21 AM on March 5 2009 by julioacg75
 
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This turned out great! I didn't have manicotti shells so I actually made it like lasagna with all the same ingredients and it was really good.
Posted at 2:54 PM on February 19 2009 by Faith
 
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Not my favorite dish, but my husband LOVED it. It is super simple to make, which is a plus. I'll definitely be making it again, but will probably look for some healthy ways to spice it up a bit.
Posted at 10:53 AM on February 16 2009 by WhitsEnd16
 
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Delicious Italian Dish
Great recipe! I make stuffed shells, and everyone loves them, but I hadn't made manicotti before. These turned out to be just as yummy, but healthier. For some reason I had a good bit of the turkey mixture left, so I ended up cooking a few more manicotti quick, and then I thought it needed more sauce, so I added a can of Italian-style diced tomatoes. I will definitely make these again... probably a double batch next time so there are more leftovers.
Posted at 9:54 AM on January 9 2009 by qtscookn
 
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Very good!
Could use a little salt, but other than that, very quick and easy! Everyone loved it!
Posted at 9:53 AM on January 9 2009 by Rissa
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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