manicotti shells (homemade)

62 Pinches 4 Photos
Bronx, New York to York, PA
Updated on Mar 24, 2014

This is my Grandmother Lucia's recipe and then my Mom. It's 100 years old.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - extra large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup water
  • - pinch of salt
  • RICOTTA FILLING
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • - pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzerella
  • 1/2 cup grated parmagiano/regiano cheese
  • 1 - extra large egg

How To Make manicotti shells (homemade)

  • Step 1
    Mix all the ingredients for the manicotti shells, very thoroughly until no lumps exist. Lightly grease an 8 inch round pan with very little butter (just to lightly coat) With a small ladle, (like making pancakes) ladle a small amount enough to make a crepe on very low heat, one minute or two then carefully flip to the other side, a few seconds and remove to wax paper to cool. Then do each one that way, wax paper or parchment in the middle of each until batter is done. Mix your ricotta filling and take your manicotti and put the filling down the middle. Roll each end toward the middle and put toothpicks in the middle to hold each. Put sauce on top, bake at 325 for 1 hour. Let rest 15 to 30 minutes. Serve
  • Step 2
    If you wish to make a larger amount of shells, send me a message and I will give you the increased amounts in the recipe. Thanks

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Pan Fry

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