Crepe Manicotti with Spinach Ricotta (Printable Version)

Tender crepes wrapped around a savory spinach and ricotta blend, baked with rich marinara.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Batter

01 - 130 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 360 milliliters whole milk

→ Filling

04 - 300 grams fresh spinach, cooked and chopped
05 - 250 grams ricotta cheese
06 - 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese

→ Assembly

07 - 480 milliliters marinara sauce
08 - Salt and pepper to taste
09 - Optional herbs (e.g., basil, oregano)

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Whisk together flour and eggs in a bowl until smooth. Gradually incorporate milk to form a thin batter. Let rest for 30 minutes.
02 - Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour approximately 120 milliliters of batter, swirling to cover the surface evenly. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all batter is used.
03 - Combine cooked spinach, ricotta, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional herbs in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Place a spoonful of filling at one end of each crepe. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
05 - Cover crepe rolls with marinara sauce and sprinkle extra Parmesan on top. Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes to brown.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow batter to rest to enhance crepe texture and prevent tearing.