Crespelle (Baked Pancake Parcels) Recipe

Name: Crespelle (Baked Pancake Parcels)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ready-made pancakes, savory; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella cheese, diced; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 5 slices prosciutto, chopped; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; freshly grated nutmeg, to taste; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon superfine sugar

Servings: persons

8 ready-made pancakes, savory
1 lb ricotta cheese
8 ounces buffalo mozzarella cheese, diced
1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated
5 slices prosciutto, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon superfine sugar

1
Mix all the ingredients for the filling together in a large bowl.
2
Season well with nutmeg, salt and pepper and set aside.
3
To make the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a moderate heat.
4
Add the garlic, and as soon as it begins to brown add the tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook over a fairly high heat for about 15-20 minutes, until thickened, stirring frequently.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
8
Pre-heat the oven to 400F Take the first pancake and spoon one eighth of the filling across the centre.
9
Flip the sides over to cover the ends of the filling then roll the pancake parcel up neatly.
10
Place in a lightly oiled ovenproof dish large enough to take all the filled pancakes in a cosy, single layer.
11
Repeat with the remaining pancakes and filling.
12
Pour over the tomato sauce then bake in the oven for about 20-30 minutes, until bubbling hot.
13
Serve at once.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ready-made pancakes, savory, 1 lb ricotta cheese, 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella cheese, diced, 1 ounce parmesan cheese, freshly grated, and more.

Yes, Crespelle (Baked Pancake Parcels) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crespelle (Baked Pancake Parcels)

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