Use a pastry bag with a wide tip to fill the manicotti shells quickly and easily.
6 uncooked manicotti shells
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1/2 cup margarine or butter or spread, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup sliced pimientos -stuffed olives
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/2 cup sliced green onions, including tops (5 medium)
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, drained and chopped
Sliced green onions, if desired
Cook and drain manicotti as directed on package; pat dry. Place remaining ingredients in food processor. Cover and process about 30 seconds or until smooth. Fill manicotti with cream cheese mixture. Place in shallow container. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Cut manicotti into about 1/2-inch slices. Arrange slices on serving plate. Sprinkle with additional sliced green onions.
1 Serving: Calories 50 (Calories from Fat 35); Fat 4g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 65mg;
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.