Cheesy Manicotti Crepes
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 2 hours + chilling Bake: 45 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
This entree may lack meat but it's loaded with three cheeses! Using homemade crepes instead of manicotti shells makes it special for holidays and other gatherings.—Lori Henry, Elkhart, Indiana
Ingredients
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2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1/3 cup olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
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1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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CREPES:
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6 large eggs
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1-1/2 cups water
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Dash salt
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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FILLING:
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2 cartons (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
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2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan; combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until sauce is reduced to 5 cups, stirring occasionally.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs and water. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
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3.
Heat 3/4 teaspoon oil in an 8-in. nonstick skillet. Stir crepe batter; pour a scant 3 tablespoons into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, using remaining oil as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
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4.
Spread about 1/4 cup filling down the center of each crepe; roll up and place 12 crepes in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Spoon sauce over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160&d
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 410 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol, 1313mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
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