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Crespelle Alla Fiorentina: Tuscan Spinach and Ricotta Crepes - Embrace the rich culinary heritage of Italy with this delightful Crespelle Alla Fiorentina recipe. This beloved Tuscan dish features tender, homemade

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Crespelle Alla Fiorentina: Tuscan Spinach and Ricotta Crepes

Embrace the rich culinary heritage of Italy with this delightful Crespelle Alla Fiorentina recipe. This beloved Tuscan dish features tender, homemade crepes enveloping a creamy filling of spinach and ricotta, all topped off with a luxurious bechamel sauce and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. It's a true Italian comfort food, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.

Serves 4 🍷 Wine Pairings 🥗 Side Dishes

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
1 cup
Eggs
2
Milk
1 cup
Salt
1 teaspoon
Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Butter
2 tablespoons
Spinach
2 cups, cooked and chopped
Ricotta cheese
1 cup
Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup, plus extra for sprinkling
Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon
Bechamel sauce
2 cups

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper to make the crepe batter. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
  3. Pour a ladleful of the crepe batter into the skillet and swirl it around to evenly coat the bottom.
  4. Cook the crepe for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to brown, then flip it over and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8 crepes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the cooked and chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  6. Place a spoonful of the spinach and ricotta mixture onto each crepe and roll it up.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Spread a thin layer of bechamel sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  9. Place the rolled crepes in the baking dish and top with the remaining bechamel sauce.
  10. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crepes are heated through and the cheese is melted and golden.
  12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

  • 💡 For a variation, you can add cooked and crumbled bacon to the spinach and ricotta filling.
  • 💡 For a lighter version, you can use whole wheat flour for the crepes and part-skim ricotta cheese.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Calories: 450 Fat: 20g Carbs: 35g Protein: 25g Sodium: 500mg Sugar: 6g

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