Tasty Tuesday ~ Manicotti

You know any meal involving homemade crepes can't be all bad! I got this manicotti recipe from a friend of mine when I was looking for dishes that freeze well. And since this is an easy-to-follow, yet time-consuming recipe, I also recommend doubling it and sticking one in the freezer.


MANICOTTI

Crepes:
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

How to Make It:
1) In large bowl wisk together flour and eggs. Gradually add milk and water, stirring to combine. Add salt and butter, beat until smooth.
2) Heat a lightly oiled frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Poor or scoop the batter onto pan, using about 1/4 cup batter for each crepe. Tilt the pan so batter coats the surface evenly. Cook for 2 minutes turn and cook other side.

Filling:
15 oz. ricotta cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (plus more for sprinkling)
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 jar spaghetti sauce

How to Make It:
1) Mix first four ingredients in a bowl.
2) Take a spoonful of mixture and put in the middle of the crepe and roll up. Place seam-side down in 9/13 dish.
3) After repeating with all crepes, cover with spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4) Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with parsley, and bake another 15 minutes. When done recover and let stand before serving.