Christmas Eve Manicotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Delicious Christmas Eve Manicotti recipe for a hearty festive meal
in Italian

Prep

40 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

Crepes :
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil , or more as needed
Filling :
1 package frozen chopped spinach - thawed , drained , and squeezed dry
1 container ricotta cheese
1 package cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs , lightly beaten
2 cups prepared marinara sauce , or as needed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
430
Sugar
6g
Fat
24g
Christmas Eve Manicotti is a festive and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy holiday evening. This dish combines the flavors of tender crepes, savory spinach, and creamy cheeses, all baked together in a rich marinara sauce. The result is a hearty and warming meal that is sure to impress your family and guests. It is a bit more labor-intensive than traditional pasta dishes but the effort is well worth it for a special occasion.

Instructions

1.To make the crepes, whisk together eggs and salt in a large bowl.
2.Gradually add in flour and whisk until smooth, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and vegetable oil until combined.
3.Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat.
4.Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the prepared skillet or pan.
5.Tilt the skillet or pan in a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
6.Cook the crepe for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown.
7.Repeat with the remaining batter to make about 16 crepes.
8.For the filling, mix together spinach, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, green onion, onion powder, oregano, salt, and lightly beaten eggs in a large bowl.
9.Stuff each crepe with the filling and roll it up.
10.Spread the marinara sauce in a large baking dish.
11.Arrange the stuffed crepes on top of the sauce.
12.Top the crepes with the remaining marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
13.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.
14.Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This is a delicious and filling meal that is perfect for a festive occasion such as Christmas Eve.

The crepes are a lighter and more delicate alternative to traditional manicotti pasta.

The spinach and cheese filling is flavorful and packed with protein and calcium.

CONS

This recipe requires a bit of prep work and assembly time, but the end result is well worth it.

Some people may prefer a more traditional pasta filling instead of the crepe and spinach filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is high in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, which are beneficial for healthy skin, eyes, and immune system.
This recipe also provides a good source of protein and calcium from the cheeses and eggs.

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