Homemade Manicotti Recipe

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1115.54 Kcal (4671 kJ)
Calories from fat 550.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.22g 94%
Cholesterol 330.84mg 110%
Sodium 3743.22mg 156%
Potassium 943.9mg 20%
Total Carbs 83.76g 28%
Sugars 19.05g 76%
Dietary Fiber 5.15g 21%
Protein 55.66g 111%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 23%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 1093.8mg 109%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.89 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.32g 94%
Cholesterol 50.38mg 110%
Sodium 570.05mg 156%
Potassium 143.75mg 20%
Total Carbs 12.76g 28%
Sugars 2.9g 76%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 21%
Protein 8.48g 111%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 23%
Iron 0.5mg 18%
Calcium 166.6mg 109%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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