Homemade Manicotti-257 cals a serving! Made with Crepes :)

Jeanine_Colavecchi

So I made this awesome low calorie Manicotti. I was watching Kitchen Boss on tv and his Aunt Anna showed how to make her old italian recipe. I used that recipe which is at http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/auntie-annas-manicotti-recipe.htm .

I substituted a lot of things making it a lot healthier and it was SOOO good. Below are my substitutes. BTW, making it with crepes is SO much better than buying pasta shells.

Recipe: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/auntie-annas-manicotti-recipe.htm


My substitutes:

1. Instead of Eggs, I used Egg Beaters.
2. I used Part skim ricotta instead of whole milk
3. I didnt add any butter to the crepe mix...I sprayed the pan with PAM
4. Also, I didnt add any oil or use the potato shaving. I think it was just her idea to reduce acidity...to me it tasted just fine
5. Used hot italian Turkey sausage instead or regular- 3 links

The crepes aren't that hard to make....just take a small pan and pour some batter in there then swirl around to form a bigger circle.

Hope you try it b/c it was GOOOOOOD !!!

Dencrossgirl

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Dencrossgirl

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fittocycle

Do you have a recipe you follow for the crepes? It sounds like an interesting substitution!

Jeanine_Colavecchi

It's in that link but this is what I used:

Crepes:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk (I used Skim)
2 large eggs (I used 1/2 cup Egg Beaters)
1 cup flour

Directions:

Blend the water, milk, and eggs. Add the flour , blend until smooth and free of lumps. Allow the batter to rest for an hour.

Heat an 8" non-stick skillet to medium heat. Have waiting melted butter and a pastry brush. Brush a light coat of butter over the surface and when hot, with a ladle, pour in 2-3 tablespoons of batter. Quickly and carefully tilt the pan in a rotating motion until the batter forms a thin, round layer in the pan. Let cook, 30 seconds or more until the bottom is set and starting to color. Lift a set edge with a fork or small offset spatula and flip the crepe over, cooking a bit longer until the bottom side is set (will be a bit shiny in places). Remove to a plate. Lightly grease the pan, and repeat the process, continuing until all of the batter has been used, you should have around 10-12 crepes

ebgbjo

One manicotti is 257? Or is there more in 1 serving? Thank you

Jeanine_Colavecchi

One manicotti is 257. I filled them with a lot too and the crepes are not small. 2 will fill you up for sure.

TBirdGirl

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ChangeIsADecision

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sjarvisk

Have you tried it with wheat flour or a mix of flours? Would it turn out the same?

ngr1973

YUM... can't wait to make this! Sounds like the perfect Friday night dinner.

ouryear002

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MelaniePalmero

This post makes me hungry and Jaweenis! My favorite crepe recipe is simple though. It's not costly and is very easy to cook.

http://www.jesrestaurantequipment.com/chefphilonline/crepe-making-quick-tips/

Charlie175

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maygans

I would probably make smaller crepes because I generally use a smaller pan when making crepes anyway, but this looks like a great recipe! I think I'm going to try it!

megreif

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