A Healthier Approach to Manicotti

Daily Newsletter February 28, 2015

A Family-Friendly Dinner Idea A Healthier Approach to Manicotti You don't need noodles to create a satisfying manicotti dish! Eggplant is a versatile food that you can use in everything from dips to hearty casseroles. In our pasta-free "manicotti," meaty slices of eggplant are roasted, spread with a seasoned ricotta cheese mixture, and rolled up so that they resemble manicotti bundles. Enjoy with your favorite pasta sauce!Get the recipe. SHARE IT:

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