Zucchini Manicotti

Many children have a beef with eating their veggies, and this zucchini manicotti is just the solution to disguising those greens. They are so delicious that your children will never know how nutritious they are.


Zucchini Manicotti

Ingredients

For 10 people

  • 12 manicotti
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 3/4 cup(s) Italian stewed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup(s) grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 3 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. In large skillet, heat oil. Add onion, garlic and zucchini. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes until zucchini is tender. Cool zucchini mixture, and then add cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and 2 and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well, adding salt and pepper; stuff shells with mixture and place side by side in a greased 9x13 inches glass baking pan. Put stewed tomatoes in blender to chop tomatoes. Pour over shells. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over top and continue baking 10-15 minutes longer.
Ready in 1 hour 20 min prep

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 280.84 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 1.55g
  • Sodium (mg): 753.5mg
  • Carbs: 20.93g
  • Fat: 12.57g
  • Saturated fat (g): 7.03g
  • Proteins: 21.73g