The secret to the best, irresistible manicotti is to make them from scratch with homemade crespelles, which are basically italian crepes. These are filled with spinach, egg and three cheeses and topped with homemade sauce. Filling and delicious!.
1.88 ounce part skim ricotta cheese, I use Polly O
1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, reserve 1/2 cup Polly O
0.13 large egg
1.25 ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed really well
0.03 cup grated Parmesan Regianno
0.06 teaspoon kosher salt
As required Black pepper
0.31 cup jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce
Nutrition value
268
calories per serving
14 g Fat21 g Protein14 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
14g
Protein
21g
Carbs
14g
Fiber
< 1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
14g
Protein
21g
Fiber
< 1g
Fats
Fat
14g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
501mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
930mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
139mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
11mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
58mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
355mg
Selenium
26mcg
Zinc
3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment