FRESH-MADE MANICOTTI OR CANNELLONI CREPES SHELLS
This is really a crepe and not a shell, to be used in your favorite manicotti or cannelloni recipes. These are tender, and in my opinion the flavor is nicer than store-bought. The batter can be flavored by the addition of dried basil or oregano, or use your imagination. Simply place the filling in the center of each crepe vertically, then bring each side towards the center, placing seam-side down in your baking dish. Voila! You have a filled manicotti with none of the time and mess associated with trying to stuff a store-bought shell. I find this method alot more fun ! They will expand during baking so allow plenty of room in your baking dish.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Manicotti
Time 15m
Yield 9 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, blending and stirring until you have a smooth batter.
- Place a small 13 cm (or 6 inch) dry non-stick skillet over moderate heat.
- Ladle out 1/4 cup batter into the heated pan, and swirl to cover the bottom.
- The crepe should set almost instantly.
- As soon as the edges begin to dry and pull away from the pan, remove the crepe (this can be done with the fingers) and turn it over allowing the other side to cook quickly.
- This should only take seconds.
- See description above for filling your crepe.
FRESH MANICOTTI SHELLS
A quick batter for fresh manicotti shells that taste MUCH better than dried pasta. Impress your family and friends with very little effort!
Provided by MNLisaB
Categories Manicotti
Time 20m
Yield 7-9 shells
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir milk gradually with flour, until smooth.
- Add, stirring constantly, the beaten egg, to which the salt has been added.
- For each shell/crepe, brush a six inch teflon coated fry pan with oil or butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the batter in the bottom of pan, tilting back and forth so it spreads evenly.
- Cook slowly until just set, do not brown.
- When set on one side, turn over and let other side set.
- Slide off pan and onto plate to cool slightly.
- Repeat until all of the batter is used.
- Place 2 TBS of your cheese filling into the center of the crepe/shell, bringing sides over so they overlap to hold filling inches.
- Arrange side by side in baking pan with your favorite sauce, topped with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 400* for about 20 minutes.
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