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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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