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winter squash manicotti with sage and fresh ricotta
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Winter Squash, Sage & Fresh Ricotta Manicotti

This recipe for Winter Squash, Sage & Fresh Ricotta Manicotti is worth every single step! Even making fresh ricotta - which will change your life. This is an elegant dinner recipe that will impress.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 lb butternut squash or other winter squash, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese store-bought or homemade
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ¼ cup fresh sage finely chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Crêpes

Sauce

  • 24 oz jar Marinara Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Place the quartered butternut squash on the baking sheet and drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.  Wrap tightly with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.  Scoop out the pulp and add to the bowl of a food processor.  Puree the squash until it is uniformly smooth.  Measure out 2 cups worth of puree for the manicotti and reserve any remaining for another use. (See links below for ideas).
  • In a medium bowl add the 2 cups of squash puree, 2 cups of fresh ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and chopped sage.  Mix to combine.  Season with salt and pepper to your taste.  Set aside.

Crepes

  • In a medium bowl, add the 3 eggs and break them up with a wooden spoon.  Stir in the water until combined (don't beat).  Sift in the flour and salt and stir until just combined.  Lumps are ok!  Force the mixture through a medium-meshed sieve into another bowl.  Brush an 8 inch nonstick skillet with butter and set over a medium-high heat.  Ladle 1/4 cup (I use the measuring cup) of batter into the skillet.  Tilt and rotate the skillet to evenly disperse the batter.  Cook for about 30 seconds then using a cake spatula, flip the crepe over and cook for another 15 seconds.  Invert onto a clean plate and repeat with the remaining batter to make 12 crepes in total and stacking them on top of each other.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.  Warm the marinara sauce slightly.  Add about 1/2 cup to the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.  On a clean cutting board lay out a crepe and fill with 1/2 cup of squash mixture. Roll up leaving the ends open and place in the baking dish.  Repeat with remaining 11 crepes.  Pour 1 to 1 1/2 cups of sauce over the top of the manicotti.  Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and cover tightly with foil.  Bake until bubbling and hot, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Cook's Note:
  • Manicotti can be made 1 day in advance and chilled, covered.  Bring to room temperature before baking.
  • Crepes can be made a day in advance also if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated.  Bring to room temperature before assembly to prevent cracking.

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 24399IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg
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