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Easy Homemade Manicotti

CREPE NOODLES:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

FILLING:

1-1/2 pounds ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

1 egg

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce

Shredded Romano cheese, optional

Place flour in a bowl; whisk in milk, eggs and salt until smooth. Pour about 2 tablespoons onto a hot greased 8" skillet; spread to a 5" circle. do not brown or turn. Repeat with remaining batter, making 18 crepes. Stack crepes between waxed paper; set aside. For filling, combine cheeses, egg and parsley. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons down the center of each crepe; roll up. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Place crepes, seam side down, over sauce; pour remaining sauce over top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with Romano cheese if desired.

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