7 Freestyle Points 277 calories
Cook Time: 25 minutes

The secret to the best, irresistible manicotti is to make them from scratch with homemade crespelles, which are basically Italian crepes. These are filled with spinach, egg and three cheeses and topped with homemade sauce. Filling and delicious!

Ingredients
16 homemade crespelles
15 oz part skim ricotta cheese (I use Polly-O)
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (reserve 1/2 cup) Polly-O
1 large egg
10 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed really well
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Regianno
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups jarred marinara or homemade marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Start by making the crespelles.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
4. Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup spinach filling and roll.
5. In a large baking dish, (or two smaller dishes) pour 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Place rolled manicotti seem side down onto baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups more sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake about about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling, and the cheese is melted.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 2 manicotti
Amount Per Serving: Freestyle Points: 7 Points +: 7 Calories: 277 calories Total Fat: 12.5g Saturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 77mg Sodium: 698mg Carbohydrates: 20g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 5g Protein: 22.5g