>From the Taste of Home website...
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Manicotti Crepes
Though they make take a little extra effort, these scrumptious crepes are worth
it! Filled with meat and covered with a savory sauce, the mouth-watering main
dish comes from Christine Rukavena of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
SERVINGS10
CATEGORY
Main Dish
METHODBaked
PREP90 min.
COOK35 min.
TOTAL125 min.
INGREDIENTS
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
CREPES:
6 eggs
1-3/4 cups water
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 slices white bread, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a large saucepan; add the water, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and
celery salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, for 2
hours or until reduced to about 4-1/2 cups, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and water. Combine flour and
salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a large bowl, soak bread in milk for 5 minutes. Stir in egg, parsley,
salt and pepper. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Stir in
mozzarella. Cover and refrigerate until assembling.
Heat 3/4 teaspoon oil in an 8-in. nonstick skillet. Stir crepe batter; pour
3 tablespoons into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly.
Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a
wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, using remaining oil as needed. When
cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
Spread about 1/4 cup filling down the center of each crepe; roll up and
place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish and 11-in. x 7-in. x
2-in. baking dish. Spoon sauce over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover
and bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165°.
Yield: 10 servings.
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~~~***Rhonda G in Missouri***~~~
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