Turkey Manicotti

This hearty Turkey Manicotti recipe combines lean ground turkey with a creamy mixture of cottage cheese, yogurt, and fresh spinach for a lighter twist on a classic Italian favorite. The savory meat filling is seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, then stuffed into tender pasta shells and simmered in a robust spaghetti sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, these manicotti offer a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that please the whole family. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is comforting, protein-rich, and easy to assemble.

Cooking Method: Microwave

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 864

Description

This hearty Turkey Manicotti recipe combines lean ground turkey with a creamy mixture of cottage cheese, yogurt, and fresh spinach for a lighter twist on a classic Italian favorite. The savory meat filling is seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, then stuffed into tender pasta shells and simmered in a robust spaghetti sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, these manicotti offer a satisfying balance of textures and flavors that please the whole family. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish is comforting, protein-rich, and easy to assemble.

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey, chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until turkey is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Break up meat with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey mixture, cottage cheese, squeezed spinach, yogurt, egg substitute, parsley, and half of the grated parmesan cheese. Mix well to create the filling.
4
Boil manicotti shells in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water to stop cooking.
5
Spoon 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6
Fill each manicotti shell with the turkey-cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag. Arrange stuffed shells seam-side down in the baking dish over the sauce.
7
Pour the remaining 3 cups of spaghetti sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese and the grated mozzarella cheese.
8
Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow shells to set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 864kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g44%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 204mg68%
Sodium 3622mg151%
Total Carbohydrate 76g26%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 9g
Protein 75g150%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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