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Artichoke Stuffed Manicotti Weight Watchers Recipe

This lightened-up recipe from a 2004 Weight Watchers magazine is a delicious and surprisingly low-point way to enjoy classic manicotti! Each serving (2 manicotti) clocks in at only 4 points (using fat-free ricotta). Creamy artichoke hearts mingle with ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and scallions in perfectly baked pasta shells. A simple marinara sauce and bubbly mozzarella cheese complete this satisfying and guilt-free meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's both healthy and incredibly tasty!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 249 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
Artichoke Stuffed Manicotti Weight Watchers 86

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Artichoke Stuffed Manicotti Weight Watchers

  • 6 manicotti
  • 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 1/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 scallions, green and white parts, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • nonstick spray

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How to Make Artichoke Stuffed Manicotti Weight Watchers

  1. Cook manicotti according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Spray two shallow (approximately 9x13 inch) baking dishes with nonstick spray.
  4. In a food processor, combine the artichoke hearts, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, scallions, salt, and pepper. Pulse until fairly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  5. Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each manicotti tube with about 3 tablespoons of the artichoke mixture.
  6. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of each baking dish.
  7. Arrange 6 manicotti in each dish, slightly overlapping if needed.
  8. Top the manicotti in each dish with the remaining marinara sauce.
  9. Sprinkle each dish with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  10. Cover each dish with foil.
  11. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
  13. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

23g

Carbs

10g

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