Name: Homemade Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 each homemade crespelles (Source: 16 homemade crespelles); 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O) (Source: 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)); 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup Polly-O) (Source: 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup Polly-O)); 1 each large egg (Source: 1 large egg); 10 oz package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed really well) (Source: 10 oz package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed really well)); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Regianno* (Source: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Regianno*); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: black pepper (to taste)); 2 1/2 cups jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce (Source: 2 1/2 cups jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce)

Get to know the ingredients

homemade crespelles

In the method: Start by making the crespelles (see recipe link above)

part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)

In the method: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup Polly-O)

In the method: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.

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16 each homemade crespelles
Ingredient note
Source: 16 homemade crespelles
15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)
Ingredient note
Source: 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup Polly-O)
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Source: 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup Polly-O)
1 each large egg
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Source: 1 large egg
10 oz package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed really well)
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Source: 10 oz package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed really well)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Regianno*
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Source: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Regianno*
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Source: 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
As Needed black pepper
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: black pepper (to taste)
2 1/2 cups jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce
Ingredient note
Source: 2 1/2 cups jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce

How to make it

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Start by making the crespelles (see recipe link above)
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup spinach filling and roll.
In a large baking dish, (or two smaller dishes) pour 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place rolled manicotti seem side down onto baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups more sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake about about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling, and the cheese is melted.
*Use substitute for vegetarian parmesan.

Make room for Homemade Spinach Manicotti

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The last little job

Finish as directed

*Use substitute for vegetarian parmesan.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and baking dish. Start with this step: Start by making the crespelles (see recipe link above)

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Cover with foil and bake about about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling, and the cheese is melted.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

*Use substitute for vegetarian parmesan.

Homemade Spinach Manicotti

1. Check when to cover

2. Preheat as directed

3. Prepare the finishing addition