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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Muhammed Azeem
[email protected]I'm not sure about this manicotti recipe. The filling looks a bit too dry for my taste.
Ghulam Hashmi official
[email protected]This manicotti recipe looks a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge!
Efosa Osakue
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this manicotti recipe. It looks delicious!
Luc Asanga
[email protected]This manicotti recipe was just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the pasta was a bit too firm.
Sukritee Parajuli
[email protected]This manicotti recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked the filling to be more flavorful.
Devendra Ayadi
[email protected]This manicotti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy filling and the perfectly cooked pasta.
AMA Asare
[email protected]This manicotti recipe is amazing! The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of spinach to the filling, it really adds a nice touch.
Robert Byford
[email protected]I thought this manicotti recipe was just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the pasta was a bit too firm. I've had better manicotti before.
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[email protected]This manicotti recipe was a bit disappointing. The filling was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Raju Banerjee
[email protected]I love this manicotti recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The manicotti shells are cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Vanja Selimic
[email protected]This was my first time making manicotti, and it turned out better than I expected. The recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. The filling was also very flavorful.
Ashley Morton
[email protected]I've made this manicotti recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The manicotti shells are cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious.
avil Nepali
[email protected]This manicotti recipe is a winner! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of spinach to the filling, it gave it a nice pop of color and flavor.