Follow these steps for perfect results
spinach cooked
cooked
ricotta cheese
None
parsley leaves
chopped
egg whites
None
flour
all-purpose
water
None
parmesan cheese
finely grated
marinara sauce
None
olive oil
None
Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
Cook or thaw spinach and squeeze dry.
Season spinach with salt and pepper; set aside.
Mix ricotta cheese with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley; set aside.
Mix together egg whites, flour and water, then beat with a wire whisk to get rid of lumps.
Lightly coat a crepe pan with olive oil and heat to medium.
Ladle 2 1/2 tablespoon crepe batter into heated pan.
Tilt pan to cover the bottom of the pan in a thin layer.
Cook crepe until edges turn lacy and brown and crepe is cooked through.
Remove crepe and stack on a plate.
Continue making crepes until all the batter is used.
Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons of ricotta cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon spinach mixture on each crepe.
Fold or roll each crepe to seal in mixture.
Place rolled crepes in a greased rectangular casserole dish.
Spoon marinara sauce over crepes.
Bake at 325F (160C) for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Crepes and filling can be made ahead and assembled before baking.
Serve the rolls in the casserole dish, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Serve with a side salad.
Offer crusty bread for dipping in the marinara sauce.
Pairs well with Italian cuisine.
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