THREE-CHEESE MANICOTTI

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Provided by Connie Barbara Schaeffer

Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Bake     Vegetarian     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crepes
1 to 1 1/4 cups water
1 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil
Filling
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Romano
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • For crepes:
  • Whisk 1 cup water, flour, eggs and salt in medium bowl until well blended (batter should be thin). Add additional water if necessary. Heat heavy small skillet over low heat. Brush pan lightly with oil. Stir batter and ladle 3 to 4 tablespoons into corner of pan, tilting so batter just coats bottom. Cook crepe until bottom is set (do not brown), about 1 minute. Loosen edges with knife. Turn crepe and cook until second side is set (do not brown), about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, stirring occasionally and brushing pan with oil as necessary. (Can be prepared ahead. Layer crepes between sheets of waxed paper and cool completely. Wrap tightly and refrigerate 3 days or freeze 1 month. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • For filling:
  • Mix ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Romano, egg and parsley in bowl. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce into large baking pan. Spoon 3 tablespoons filling down center of crepe. Fold both sides of crepe over filling. Arrange seam side down in baking pan. Repeat with remaining filling and enough crepes to finish. Pour remaining 3/4 cup sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Ryen Sanderson
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


RUSHIGAJIKI Potien
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


crazette
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I made this recipe for a potluck and everyone loved it. I even got asked for the recipe.


Samid Sordar
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The manicotti are so delicious.


Jalal Bayar
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese. I substituted it with cottage cheese and it was just as good.


Junior Welle
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The sauce was a little bland. I added some extra Italian seasoning and garlic to give it more flavor.


Sunny Notto
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The manicotti were a little dry. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time.


Junia Akther
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite in my house.


Mehar Umer
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The cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. The manicotti were cooked perfectly and held their shape well.


Saiso Drixzpy
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This is my go-to recipe for manicotti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sijar Janvi
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use different types of cheese and fillings, and it always turned out great.


Zahid Saim
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This recipe was so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The manicotti turned out perfectly and were a huge hit with my family.