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CRESPELLE

CRESPELLE

Delicate Italian crespelle filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, topped with tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella. A comforting baked dish perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1½ cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Whisk flour, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Mix ricotta, spinach, parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the filling.
  4. Lightly grease the skillet, pour in batter, swirl to coat, and cook each crepe 1 minute per side.
  5. Place a spoonful of filling in each crepe, roll, and arrange seam-side down in a sauce-lined baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining tomato sauce and mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Resting the batter helps create smoother crepes.
  • Remove all moisture from spinach to avoid soggy filling.
  • Make crepes and filling ahead for easy assembly.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 490mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: crespelle, ricotta spinach crepes, Italian crepes, baked crespelle, vegetarian Italian dish