Homemade Manicotti Recipe

Name: Homemade Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS FOR THE CREPES (ABOUT 24 MANICOTTI); 6 large eggs; 3 cups cold water; 3 tablespoons corn oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING; 3 lbs ricotta cheese; 2 lbs shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated cheese, can use either romano or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley; 6 cups of your favorite tomato sauce

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CREPES (ABOUT 24 MANICOTTI)
6 large eggs
3 cups cold water
3 tablespoons corn oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING
3 lbs ricotta cheese
2 lbs shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated cheese, can use either romano or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 cups of your favorite tomato sauce

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["TO MAKE THE CREPES --.", "Whisk all the manicotti crepe ingredients together to make a smooth, but very liquidity batter. Should be the consistency of a creamy soup.", "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.", "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.", "Remove from skillet and repeat process til all the crepes are done. Stack them as you would pancakes. See photo.", "TO MAKE THE FILLING --.", "Mix together the ricotta, grated romano or parmesan, parsley and half the mozzarella.", "Fill each crepe with 3 tablespoons full of filling, by placing the filling in the center of the crepe.", "Then fold each side of the crepe over the filling, overlapping the crepe slightly. See photo.", "Place seam side down on a large baking dish or aluminum foil tray. Placing them right next to each other.", "Pour about 1/4 cup of tomato sauce over each manicotti. Then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.", "Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or till cheese has melted and manicotti are heat through.", "Serve warm with extra grated romano or parmesan cheese on top, if desired."]

1900

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

107

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS FOR THE CREPES (ABOUT 24 MANICOTTI), 6 large eggs, 3 cups cold water, 3 tablespoons corn oil, and more.

Yes, Homemade Manicotti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Homemade Manicotti

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