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                       Cristina's Low-Fat Manicotti

Recipe By     : Home and Family  7/15 - 7/19 1996
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  12                    manicotti noodles  or
  24                    jumbo shells
   1      package       frozen spinach -- drained and chopped
     1/4  cup           Parmesan cheese
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
   1                    egg white
                        salt and pepper
                        ****** Sauce ******
  12                    Roma tomatoes -- halved
   1      bunch         scallions -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2                carrot -- chopped
     1/4  cup           white wine
                        salt and pepper

Cook the manicotti noodles and set aside.  In a large bowl, combine
all ingredients.  Using a pastry bag, fill the noodles.  Place in a
large casserole dish.  Sauce:  Place all ingredients in saucepan and
simmer for 30 - 45 minutes.  Transfer to blender and blend.  Strain
the sauce through a fine mesh strainer.  Pour the sauce over the
manicotti and top with parmesan.  Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

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