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                            STUFFED MANICOTTI

Recipe By     : Judy Talbott in Reversing Heart Disease (Ornish)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Family Approved                  Main Dishes
                Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12      ounces        manicotti noodles
  16      ounces        tofu -- soft
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme
   1      teaspoon      fresh basil -- minced
   2      teaspoons     garlic -- minced
     1/2  cup           Italian parsley -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      white pepper
                        salt
   3      cups          marinara sauce

Preheat the oven to 375 degreesF.  Cook the pasta for 5 minutes in boiling water, rinse in cold water, and set aside, making sure that the manicotti are not stacked or overlapping.

In a large bowl mix the tofu, oregano, thyme, basil, garlic, parsley, and white pepper.  Add salt to taste.  Suff the manicotti noodles with the filling and place into a shallow 8" X 8" nonstick baking dish.  Pour the Marinara Sauce over the manicotti and bake for 30 minues, or until the sauce is bubbling.  Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

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NOTES : Garnish with Fresh Basil or Italian Parsley