Tofu Manicotti (Calcium-rich) |
Tofu Manicotti (Calcium-rich)
8 manicotti shells
Filling
Nonstick coating spray
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/8 tsp. paprika
10 oz. tofu, drained
1 slightly beaten egg white
4 Tbs. grated parmesan cheese
Sauce
1 1/4 cups milk
2 Tbs. flour
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Topping
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain.
- Spray a medium skillet with nonstick spray. Add green pepper and onion; cook until tender. Stir in parsley, Italian seasoning and paprika. Cool slightly.
- Mash the tofu in a bowl. Stir in egg white, Parmesan cheese, and green pepper and onion mixture.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with about 1/4 cup of the tofu mixture. Arrange stuffed shells in a 9x12-inch baking dish.
- Make the sauce. Combine milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium sauce pan. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Pour sauce over the pasta in baking dish. Cover with foil
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. remove foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Servings: 4 Amount of calcium per serving: 281 mg.
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