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Homemade Spinach Manicotti

This Homemade Spinach Manicotti is a comforting and impressive dish filled with creamy cheese and spinach, smothered in rich marinara sauce!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Crepes:

  • 16 crepes homemade crepes or store-bought

For the Filling:

  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese recommended: Polly-O
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese reserve ½ cup for topping
  • 1 large egg
  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

  • 2 ½ cups jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Start by preparing your homemade crepes. Combine flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil, and pour in a ladleful of batter. Cook until the edges lift, then flip and cook for an additional minute. Repeat until all the batter is used.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, thawed spinach (squeezed dry), Parmesan Reggiano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Take a crepe and fill it with a generous spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture. Roll it up and place it seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat until all crepes are filled and arranged in the dish.
  • Once all the crepes are in the dish, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella cheese on top for a deliciously gooey finish.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Notes

  • Prepare crepes in advance and store in the refrigerator.
  • The filling can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.