HOMEMADE MANICOTTI
This is a recipe my family has been using for 3 generations! It works perfectly every time! The manicotti are so delicate that they just melt in your mouth! Its so easy to make also! If you can make crepes, you can make these! See my photos for step by step instructions.
Provided by Lillian Russo
Categories Pasta
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. TO MAKE THE CREPES...
- 2. Whisk all the manicotti crepe ingredients together to make a smooth, but very liquidity batter. Should be the consistency of a creamy soup.
- 3. Heat a 8" non stick skillet on med/high heat. When hot pour 1/4 cup of the crepe batter into the skillet and tilt skillet to spread batter evenly on bottom of entire skillet. See photo.
- 4. Cook til the crepe starts to look dry and til the edges start to pull away from the skillet. this should take about 1 minute. Then with a spatula, gently flip the crepe. Cook the other side for about 20 seconds.
- 5. Remove from skillet and repeat process til all the crepes are done. Stack them as you would pancakes. See photo.
- 6. TO MAKE THE FILLING...
- 7. Mix together the ricotta, grated romano or parmesan, parsley and half the mozzarella.
- 8. Fill each crepe with 3 tablespoons full of filling, by placing the filling in the center of the crepe.
- 9. Then fold each side of the crepe over the filling, overlapping the crepe slightly. See photo.
- 10. Place seam side down on a large baking dish or aluminum foil tray. Placing them right next to each other.
- 11. Pour about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce over each manicotti. Then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- 12. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or till cheese has melted and manicotti are heat through.
- 13. Serve warm with extra grated romano or parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
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Farabi Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Clorox Bleach
[email protected]I love this recipe! The manicotti are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
RT Ramem
[email protected]This is the best manicotti recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Veronica Harris
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the manicotti.
Abdul Bilal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The manicotti were so good that I ate two servings.
alan horton
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of manicotti, but this recipe changed my mind. The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.
Clement Poloma
[email protected]This is my go-to manicotti recipe. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Buyinza Fredrick
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love that it's a make-ahead meal.
Afrin Akthar
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The manicotti were not cooked through and the sauce was bland.
Lina Skunsmonaite
[email protected]The manicotti were a little dry, but the sauce was very flavorful.
Arnie Hidalgo
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming, but the end result was worth it. The manicotti were delicious.
Mena Ali Ibrahim
[email protected]The manicotti was a little bland for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.
Haroon Hamidi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti came out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Januka Bardewa
[email protected]I've tried many manicotti recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the cheese filling is perfectly gooey.
Md Firoj khan Md Firoj khan
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for my family and they loved it.
Gideon Winifred
[email protected]The manicotti turned out great! I substituted ricotta cheese for cottage cheese and it was still delicious.
Orville Martinez
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The manicotti were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.