Ingredients
8
uncooked manicotti
2
cups spaghetti sauce
1
(8-oz.) pkg. fat-free cream cheese
1
teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8
teaspoon garlic powder
2
cups frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
1
(12.3-oz.) pkg. firm tofu, drained, cut into cubes
2
oz. (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
Preparation
Cook manicotti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce in bottom of ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, basil and garlic powder; mix well. Add spinach, Parmesan cheese and tofu; mix with fork until texture resembles cottage cheese.
Stuff tofu mixture into cooked manicotti; arrange in baking dish over sauce. Top with remaining 1 cup sauce. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.