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Cheese and Kale Manicotti

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Recipe by Sarah Bates of The Chef Next Door
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
20 min
Cook Time:
30 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 12 manicotti shells
  • 15 ounces cheese, part-skim ricotta
  • 1 cup cheese, Parmesan - freshly grated, divided
  • 16 ounces frozen kale, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 or 2 dashes red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 17 ounces
Calories: 570
Carbohydrate: 63g (21%)
Protein: 34g (68%)
Total Fat: 21g (32%)
Saturated Fat: 10g (50%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 60mg (20%)
Sodium: 1280mg (53%)
Dietary Fiber: (0%)
Calcium: 8%

*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375º F. Spread the olive oil on a large rimmed baking sheet and set aside.

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions. Drain well, then arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

In a large bowl, combine the Ricotta, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, and the kale. Mix well to combine; season the filling to taste with the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Using a teaspoon, carefully fill the ends of the each pasta shell.

Pour about 3/4 cup of the marinara into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place the filled manicotti on top of the marinara. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the manicotti, then top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the Parmesan is browned in spots, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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