HOMEMADE MANICOTTI

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This is the ultimate way to make manicotti. Once you get the hang of it, the fresh pasta wraps are easy to make and use. The filling is mildly flavored with a creamy cheese texture. Covering marinara smothered stuffed fresh pasta creates a steamed effect on the dish. It makes the meal creamy, tender, and completely amazing. A...

Provided by Alice May Matulevich

Categories     Pasta

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c all-purpose flour
3 c water
12 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
4 lb ricotta cheese
4 eggs
1/2 c Romano cheese, grated
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 lb mozzarella cheese
11/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Batter (dough): Beat the 1st 4 ingredients with mixer til all of the flour is smooth.
  • 2. Let stand 1 hr or overnight.
  • 3. Filling: Beat ricotta, eggs, Romano cheese, parsley, mozzarella, salt & pepper.
  • 4. I use my electric non-stick crepe maker to make the shells. Heat crepe maker (or skillet). Add about 1/3 cup of batter.
  • 5. Tilt pan around like you are making a crepe but you don't turn it over.
  • 6. You can see when it is cooked.
  • 7. Remove to counter; let cool.
  • 8. Divide filling equally on each shell.
  • 9. Roll up and place on a baking sheet. Repeat process with all shells.
  • 10. Add a little layer of your favorite spaghetti sauce to a 9x13 baking dish.
  • 11. Then add a layer of the stuffed manicotti.
  • 12. Then top with more sauce.
  • 13. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • 14. Bake @ 350 for 3/4 to 1hr. Serve with additional Romano or Parmesan cheese.

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