Ingredients
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16
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15
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2
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1
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10
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1/4
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1/2
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2 1/2
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Directions
The secret to the best, irresistible manicotti is to make them from scratch with my easy homemade crespelles, which are basically Italian crepes. It takes a little more time but its worth it! If you prefer using manicotti pasta, you can see my Baked Beef and Cheese Manicotti Recipe here.,Manicotti is a great dish for Christmas or Christmas Eve. If youre planning a dinner party, you can double the recipe and make two trays. Serve it with a crisp salad and some bread on the side if you wish.,This is a great dish to make for the holidays or special occasions because you can prep everything ahead. Make the homemade crespelles one day ahead and stack them on a plate. Cover them tight with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to fill.,You can also make the spinach-ricotta filling one day ahead. The morning of, stuff the crespelles, roll them and refrigerate. Once you are ready to bake, pour the sauce in the baking dish, top with the manicotti, top with more sauce and cheese and bake until hot.,Leftovers can be frozen. To freeze cooked, bake them in the oven then freeze. To reheat, transfer them from the freezer directly into the oven, cover and bake 350F until heated through, about 30 minutes.,If you want to freeze them before cooking, you assemble them in aluminum tins, wrap with foil and freeze. Bake frozen and covered 350F about 40 to 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
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Steps
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1
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Preheat Oven to 375f |
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2
Done
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in a Large Bowl, Combine Ricotta, 1-1/2 Cups of the Mozzarella, Egg, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and Pepper. |
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3
Done
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Fill Each Crespelle With 1/4 Cup Spinach Filling and Roll. |
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4
Done
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in a Large Baking Dish, (or Two Smaller Dishes) Pour 1 Cup Ofsauce on the Bottom of the Dish. Place Rolled Manicotti Seem Side Down Onto Baking Dish. Top With 1 1/2 Cups Moresauce and Remaining Mozzarella Cheese. |
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5
Done
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Cover With Foil and Bake About About25 Minutes, Until Hot and Bubbling, and the Cheese Is Melted. |
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6
Done
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*use Substitute For Vegetarian Parmesan. |
