Main DishesMay 29, 2013
Calories
7943
Sodium
30028mg
1251% DV
Fat
589g
906% DV
Protein
482g
964% DV
Carbs
105g
36% DV
Fiber
24g
97% DV
Manicotti Roll Ups
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I have to be honest, I’m not the most patient person in the kitchen. And even though the Tall Boy loves manicotti, I rarely make it, because I’d rather gouge my eye with a hot poker than stuff an entire pan of delicate pasta shells. But with this method, there is no stuffing involved. Simply soften some no-boil noodles, dollop on some filling, and roll. Easy-peasy! I made my own sauce here, but for an even easier/quicker version, you could certainly use your favorite jarred sauce. I also a
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Tomato Sauce:
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic gloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
1 pound cooked sausage, optional
Cheese Filling:
24 ounces (3 cups) part-skim Ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 no-boil lasagna noodles (I used Barilla)
2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic gloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
1 pound cooked sausage, optional
Cheese Filling:
24 ounces (3 cups) part-skim Ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
16 no-boil lasagna noodles (I used Barilla)
For the sauce:
Pulse tomatoes, one can at a time, in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
Heat oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until garlic turns golden, about...
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Nutritions
Calories
7943
Sodium
30028mg
1251% DV
Fat
589g
906% DV
Protein
482g
964% DV
Carbs
105g
36% DV
Fiber
24g
97% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat399g1998%
Polysaturated Fat18g117%
Monosaturated Fat170g1067%
Cholesterol1682mg564%
Sodium30028mg1251%
Potassium5569mg159%
Protein482g964%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber24g97%
Sugar12g25%
Vitamin A16608IU332%
Vitamin B63mg184%
Vitamin C24mg41%
Calcium11771mg1177%
Iron10mg57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.