Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
12 unit

spinach cooked

cooked

2 cup

ricotta cheese

None

1 tbsp

parsley leaves

chopped

3 unit

egg whites

None

1 cup

flour

all-purpose

1.13 cup

water

None

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

finely grated

2 cup

marinara sauce

None

1 unit

olive oil

None

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 325F (160C).

Step 2
~3 min

Cook or thaw spinach and squeeze dry.

Step 3
~3 min

Season spinach with salt and pepper; set aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix ricotta cheese with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley; set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Mix together egg whites, flour and water, then beat with a wire whisk to get rid of lumps.

Step 6
~3 min

Lightly coat a crepe pan with olive oil and heat to medium.

Step 7
~3 min

Ladle 2 1/2 tablespoon crepe batter into heated pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Tilt pan to cover the bottom of the pan in a thin layer.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook crepe until edges turn lacy and brown and crepe is cooked through.

Step 10
~3 min

Remove crepe and stack on a plate.

Step 11
~3 min

Continue making crepes until all the batter is used.

Step 12
~3 min

Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons of ricotta cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon spinach mixture on each crepe.

Step 13
~3 min

Fold or roll each crepe to seal in mixture.

Step 14
~3 min

Place rolled crepes in a greased rectangular casserole dish.

Step 15
~3 min

Spoon marinara sauce over crepes.

Step 16
~3 min

Bake at 325F (160C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy crepes.

Use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.

Do not overfill the crepes for easy rolling

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Crepes and filling can be made ahead and assembled before baking.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Offer crusty bread for dipping in the marinara sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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