MANICOTTI CREPES
Want a real crepe for your manicotti? So easy and so good you will never buy the store bought pasta crepes again! 1/2/08: Recipe edited to change the yield to 15-20 crepes.
Provided by Trixyinaz
Categories European
Time 40m
Yield 15-20 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat all ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour about 1/4 cup in small frying pan (DO NOT ADD OIL, BUTTER OR PAM TO THE FRYING PAN) and tip pan until mixture is evenly spread or use back of spoon and spread.
- Crepe should be as thin as possible.
- When edges get dry and turn upward, flip crepe over and fry other side until lightly browned (1 minute). Fill each crepe with your favorite manicotti filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 100.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.2
HOMEMADE CREPE-STYLE MANICOTTI
Contrary to popular opinion, traditional versions of manicotti ("sleeves" in Italian) are made using fresh pasta sheets or crepes, which gives the dish its namesake drape, unlike when made with the store-bought tubes. Thanks to their high egg content, the crepes here are a sort of hybrid of the two in that they resemble fresh pasta but are super light and tender. They are also simple to make and to stuff (no more cracked pasta shells!). Resist the urge to cook the crepes in a nonstick skillet, which can cause scorching; a stainless steel pan is your best bet, allowing them to steam without the slightest sticking. One update to some original versions is that the filling is bound with mozzarella rather than an egg to keep the manicotti from being too firm. You can make the crepes and even assemble the whole dish ahead of time and then bake it just before serving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the sauce: Combine the canned tomatoes in a large bowl, reserving the cans. Crush the tomatoes with your hands. Put the olive oil and garlic in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic is translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until warm, about 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes. Fill each reserved can halfway with water, swish to collect any remaining tomato juice and add to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 35 minutes. Stir in the whole basil sprigs, season with salt and black pepper and remove from the heat. You should have about 6 cups of sauce.
- For the crepes: Puree the eggs, flour, milk, water and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat an 8-inch stainless steel skillet over medium-low heat (see Cook's Note). Pour 1/4 cup of the batter off center into the pan with a ladle or measuring cup, then swirl to coat the bottom. Cook until the crepe looks dry and pulls away from the sides of the pan, 1 to 2 minutes per side. The crepes should not take on any color. (It usually takes one or two tries to get it right so adjust the heat as needed.) Transfer the crepe to a plate. Continue cooking the crepes with the remaining batter, stacking them on the plate when they are done. You should have about 16 good crepes. At this point the crepes can be wrapped tightly and stored on the plate in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
- For the filling: Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano, Pecorino, parsley, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
- To assemble, preheat the oven to 375F. Cover the bottom of each of two 9-by-13-inch baking dishes with 1 1/2 cups sauce (it is fine to also add the basil sprigs to the bottom of the dish if you like). Divide the filling among the crepes (about 1/4 cup each) and spread it in a line down the center of each crepe. Roll the crepes into cylinders (leaving the ends open) and fit them snugly in the baking dishes, seam-side down. Spoon 1 cup of the sauce in a line down the center of each baking dish (it will only partially cover the crepes). The manicotti can be assembled up to this point, covered tightly and refrigerated overnight; remove the covering before baking.
- Cover the baking dishes with lids or aluminum foil and bake until the filling is heated through and the sauce is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the cover, sprinkle with some Parmigiano and continue to bake until the cheese is melted and the edges are light brown, 5 to 10 minutes more. Heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan or the microwave and serve alongside the manicotti.
CREPE NOODLES (FOR MANICOTTI)
What do you do with the extra manicotti noodles? With this recipe you only make what you need. This recipe comes from the Taste of Home cookbook. These are very easy to make and taste just like a noodle. Cooking time is approximate.
Provided by Legna
Categories Healthy
Time 25m
Yield 18 crepes, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place flour in a bowl.
- Wisk in milk, eggs, and salt until smooth.
- Pour about 2 Tbsp onto a hot greased 8 inch skillet.
- Spread dough into a 5 inch circle.
- Cook over medium heat until set.
- Do not brown or turn.
- Repeat with batter, making 18 crepes.
- Use for manicotti.
- Bake covered with foil at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 159.8, Sodium 380.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12
MANICOTTI CREPES
A unique way to make homemade manicotti. Tastes great too.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Pasta
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Combine the 6 eggs, flour, water, and salt until smooth. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
EGG CREPE MANICOTTI
Delicious Manicotti dish with non-traditional noodles. Great for low-carbers, but non-dieters love it too! I like food with lots of garlic, so feel free to reduce it down.
Provided by AdiaFaith
Categories Manicotti
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break the eggs into a medium sized bowl and whisk together. Add 3 TB of the ricotta to this mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Coat a frying pan with nonstick spray and ladle a small amount of the egg mixture into the pan. Swirl the mixture around until it coats the entire pan in a thin layer.
- Wait until edges begin to dry, flip! Another 30 seconds on that side and remove the crepe to a plate. Repeat until egg mixture is gone.
- Next, heat the olive oil in the pan, then caramelize the onions and garlic together. Add this, along with the herbs to the remaining ricotta cheese.
- Spoon the cheese into the center of a crepe, then roll the crepe around it. Place the crepe in a glass baking dish. Repeat with remaining crepes and cheese.
- Pour sauce over crepes, top with desired amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cheese should be melted and manicotti should be hot throughout.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 354.5, Sodium 707.9, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 25.5
HOMEMADE MANICOTTI
These tender manicotti are much easier to stuff than the purchased variety. People are always amazed when I say I make my own noodles. My son fixed this recipe for several of his friends, and they were extremely impressed with his cooking skills. -Sue Ann Bunt, Painted Post, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place flour in a bowl; whisk in milk, eggs and salt until smooth. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. skillet; pour about 2 tablespoons batter into center of skillet. Spread into a 5-in. circle. Cook over medium heat until set; do not brown or turn. Repeat with remaining batter, making 18 crepes. Stack crepes with waxed paper in between; 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 13x9-in. baking dish. Place crepes, seam side down, over sauce; pour remaining sauce over top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with Romano cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
FRESH-MADE MANICOTTI OR CANNELLONI CREPES SHELLS
This is really a crepe and not a shell, to be used in your favorite manicotti or cannelloni recipes. These are tender, and in my opinion the flavor is nicer than store-bought. The batter can be flavored by the addition of dried basil or oregano, or use your imagination. Simply place the filling in the center of each crepe vertically, then bring each side towards the center, placing seam-side down in your baking dish. Voila! You have a filled manicotti with none of the time and mess associated with trying to stuff a store-bought shell. I find this method alot more fun ! They will expand during baking so allow plenty of room in your baking dish.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Manicotti
Time 15m
Yield 9 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, blending and stirring until you have a smooth batter.
- Place a small 13 cm (or 6 inch) dry non-stick skillet over moderate heat.
- Ladle out 1/4 cup batter into the heated pan, and swirl to cover the bottom.
- The crepe should set almost instantly.
- As soon as the edges begin to dry and pull away from the pan, remove the crepe (this can be done with the fingers) and turn it over allowing the other side to cook quickly.
- This should only take seconds.
- See description above for filling your crepe.
MANICOTTI- CHEESE FILLED ITALIAN CREPES
Ever since I began to make this recipe, I'll never go back to store bought shells again! It's actually easier to make and stuff your own crepe's than it is to boil the shells and have them fall apart while filling them. I can't believe how easy it is and my grandmother is proud of me now! Whenever I make these Manicotti, i always make extra and freeze them individually without sauce, so that on those nights when your running late, take a jar of sauce and layer in a baking dish and cover with foil. bake about 45 minutes and have a home cooked meal in less than an hour! Just add a salad and bread! I hope you all enjoy!
Provided by ItalianMomof2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 Manicotti, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Crepes.
- In either a blender or mixing bowl mix together the eggs and water first.
- Add flour into this slowly till smooth.
- Put in refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour. (this can be made a day before to save on time).
- While the crepe mixture is resting, start on the filling.
- In a large bowl mix together the Ricotta, Pecorino Romano cheese, Mozzarella, basil, parsley, eggs and pepper.
- Mix till all ingredients are incorporated.
- Cover and put in refrigerator till needed.
- After the crepe mixture has rested for 1/2 hour you can start to prepare them. I use an 8-inch non-stick fry pan. You can use one of them or a crepe pan. Just make sure it's non stick. Very important!
- Heat the pan on medium heat. Once heated spray with Pam till bottom and sides are covered.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan and swirl and tilt till the bottom of the pan is covered evenly. Return to burner. (If you think you need more or less mixture in the pan adjust accordingly. You want a thin even layer on the bottom of your pan).
- Let it cook till the top of the crepe appears dry. About 1 minute or so. When you first put the mixture in the pan, the top is "wet" looking, slowly it will start to look "dry". Once it's all dry, take a butter knife or spatula and slide under the crepe and flip over. cook for 5 seconds more.
- The crepe should slide out of the pan onto your surface. I put a sheet of aluminum foil on my counter and as I made the crepes I just slide them out onto the foil till they cool. Once cooled you can arrange them on the foil so they overlap each other.
- Spray you pan again with Pam and make another crepe. Do this till all the batter is gone. This recipe makes approx 16-20 crepes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Take a baking pan (13x9-inch or larger) and cover the bottom with sauce. The sauce should be room temperature, so that the cheese doesn't melt out of the crepe while you are filling them.
- To assemble the crepe, place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in a line across the crepe and roll it up. place them seam side down in the pan.
- Continue doing that till the pan is full. Based on what size pan you use, that will determine how many you can get in the pan.
- Any extra manicotti that you roll that doesn't fit in the pan can be frozen and kept in a freezer bag for at least 3 months. In the description above I tell you how to recook them.
- Once the pan is full, put another layer of sauce on top of the stuffed manicotti till they are all covered.
- Cover pan tightly in foil.
- Place in 325°F preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- Take foil off and sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded Mozzarella evenly on the top.
- Put back in oven till cheese melts and slightly browns (approx 5-10 minutes).
- Take out of oven and let rest at least 10 minutes and Enjoy!
- Serve with a nice salad and a warm loaf of Italian bread and you have a great meal!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.5, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 268.5, Sodium 1828.6, Carbohydrate 77, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 31.4, Protein 40
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