Tofu manicotti Recipe

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Tofu manicotti

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Ingredients:

8	x	Manicotti shells
1/2	cup	Finely chopped Onion
1	tsp	Dried Italian seasoning
10	oz	Tofu, drained
2	tbsp	Grated Parmesan Cheese
2	tbsp	Flour
1/2	cup	Shredded lo-fat Cheddar chee
1/2	cup	Chopped fresh Mushrooms
1	tbsp	Snipped fresh Parsley
1/8	tsp	Paprika
		Egg White, slightly beaten
1 1/4	cup	Skim Milk
1/8	tsp	Garlic powder

Procedures:

1	Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
2	Rinse in cold water; drain.
3	Spray a med skillet with pam.
4	Add mushrooms and onion; cook till tender.
5	Stir in parsley, italian seasoning, and paprika.
6	Cool slightly.
7	Mash the tofu in a bowl.
8	Stir in egg white, parmesan cheese, and mushroom and onion mixture.
9	Stuff each manicotti shell with about ?cup of the tofu mixture.
10	Arrange stuffed shells in a 12x7x2" baking dish.
11	For sauce, in a med saucepan combine milk, flour, garlic powder, ?t salt, and 1/8 t pepper.
12	Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
13	Pour sauce over pasta in baking dish.
14	Bake, covered, in a 350 deg f. oven for 20-25 minutes or till heated through.
15	Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, or mozzarella cheese if desired.
16	Bake, uncovered, 2 minutes more or till cheese is melted.
17	*8 per serving: 285 calories, 19 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 347 mg sodium, 328 mg potassium.