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Makeover Manicotti Crepes

1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
CREPES:
2 eggs
1 cup egg substitute
1-3/4 cups fat-free milk
1 teaspoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced

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Makeover Manicotti Crepes cont.

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese


For the sauce, place tomatoes in a blender or food processor; cover and process
until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan; add the water, tomato sauce, sugar,
oregano and celery salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered,
for 2 hours or until reduced to about 4-1/2 cups, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, for the crepes, beat the eggs, egg substitute, milk and oil in a large
mixing bowl. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and
refrigerate for 1 hour. For filling, in a large bowl, soak bread in milk for 5
minutes. Stir in the egg substitute, green pepper, parsley, garlic, salt and
pepper. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Stir in mozzarella.
Cover and refrigerate until assembling. Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with
cooking spray; heat. Stir crepe batter; pour 3 tablespoons into center of
skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry;

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Makeover Manicotti Crepes

turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining
batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as needed. When cool, stack crepes
with waxed paper or paper towels in between. Spread about 1/4 cup filling down
the center of each crepe; roll up and place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking
dish and an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon
sauce over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for
35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165°.

Yield: 10 servings.

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