Deconstructed Manicotti Skillet with Zucchini Noodles

By á-44578

Today’s dish is the ultimate party for two. A healthier, deconstructed manicotti using spiralized zucchini noodles!

Ingredients

• For the filling:
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 5 basil leaves, chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 zucchinis, Blade A
• 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 7.5 oz of ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 small egg

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from inspiralized.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Place a large castiron or nonstick skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Add in the garlic, red pepper flakes and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until onions are translucent.

Add in the canned tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir and let cook for 10 minutes or until your sauce is reduced fully. Five minutes in, add the basil.

While the sauce is cooking, mix together all of the ingredients for the "filling." Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Then, place a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Once the skillet heats, add in your baby spinach and toss until wilted. Fold the spinach into the cheese mixture and set aside.

When the sauce is done cooking, remove half of the sauce and set aside. Make sure that the sauce is spread evenly on the bottom of the skillet and then top with the zucchini noodles. Top with the remaining sauce.

Next, make two pockets in the zucchini noodles on either side of the skillet and fill each with a dollop of the cheese "filling." Sprinkle over the skillet with the 2 tbsp of mozzarella. Season the top of the skillet with pepper.

Bake for 40 minutes until cheese is brown on top.