Homemade Spinach Manicotti

I wasn't really sure how this one would turn out at all, but once again Gina did not dissappoint!  Monicotti with Crespelles rather than noodles as I know them. 

Crespelle

• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• spray

Blend all ingredients (minus spray).  Heat 6" frying pan on medium low heat.  Spray pan.  Pour 2 Tbsp of batter into the pan.  Slowly swilring batter around the pan to cover evenly.  Cook about 30 seconds. Flip and cook another 10 seconds.  Remove and place on plate.  Repeating process until batter is gone.

Manicotti

• 16 oz part skim ricotta cheese
• 1 cups fat free moz
• 1 large egg
• 10 oz frozen package spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup parmesan
• salt and pepper
• 16 crespelles
• 32 oz spaghetti sauce
• 1 lb ground beef (90% or better)

Preheat oven 375

In large bow, combine ricotta, 1 1/2 cup mozzerella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper

Brown beef and mix with sauce

Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup filling and roll.  Place seam side down in baking dish cover with sauce and remaining  moz cheese. cover with foil and bake about 25 -30 minutes.

Serves 8 - 2 manicotti for 7 points