Mom'S Manacotti
- Batter
- 1 1/2 c water
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 eggs
- Filling
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1/3 c parm cheese
- 2 lbs. ricotta
- 1 lb. whole milk mozzerella (shredded and divided into 8oz. batches. 8 oz. for filling and 8oz. for topping.)
- 1 jar red sauce (preferably w/ spinach or mushrooms)
- For batter- Beat all ingredients with mixer til smooth. Then let stand 1/2 hr. Should coat the back of a spoon after standing.
- For filling- Blend all ingredients in large bowl until well mixed.
- Spread approx. 1/2c sauce on bottom of baking pan ( 12@ X 10 X 2 1/2), to prevent the crepes from sticking.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over med. heat. Pour 3Tbsp. of batter in skillet for each crepe. Swirl batter around pan to evenly coat. When edges curl, flip over. (Approx. 3 min. a side) Cool on wire rack. Use 1/4 c filling per crepe. Roll and place stuffed crepes in baking pan ( 12@ X 10 X 2 1/2). Top with remaining sauce and 8 oz. mozz. and bake 1/2 hr. @ 350 degrees.
- You can roll and freeze what doesn't fit in the baking pan, or use a smaller pan and cook them all.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/moms-manacotti-1200111 (may not work)