manicotti crepes

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beulah, MI
Updated on Apr 14, 2014

A unique way to make homemade manicotti. Tastes great too.

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - filling
  • 2 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces mozarrella cheese divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce or make your own

How To Make manicotti crepes

  • Step 1
    Combine the 6 eggs, flour, water, and salt until smooth. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Lightly oil a small nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter in hot skillet holding skillet above the heat and swirl the batter around in a circle to make the crepe. Once crepe is dry on the bottom but not browned. Flip crepe over and cook 30 seconds. Remove from pan and let it cool. Repeat until all batter is used up. Will make about 12 crepes.
  • Step 3
    Mix all the filling ingredients except spaghetti sauce and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Place about 1/2 cup ricotta mixture onto each crepe.
  • Step 4
    Place each filled crepe in sprayed baking pans. Top the crepes with spaghetti sauce and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and place back into oven until cheese is melted.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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