For this recipe you’ll need: eggs, cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, butter, ricotta, fresh basil, pasta sauce, Mozzarella, non-stick crepe or saute pan If you are in a hurry click here to go straight to the low carb manicotti recipe. If you liked this low carb manicotti recipe you may also like…
Spinach Manicotti Filling 8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry 1 1/4 cups low fat ricotta cheese 310 g, it has less carbs than full fat 8 ounce bag 5 cheese Italian blend 226 g, or mozzarella 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pinch fresh nutmeg
While batter chills, make the filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, the remaining two eggs, the parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper and the nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble the manicotti. Heat oven to 375 degrees and lightly brush two 9-by 13-inch baking dishes with oil.
These low carb manicotti can be put in storage containers and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen in single serving sizes if you prep your meals ahead of time. Let’s talk crepes. Crepes are very delicate and I tore a couple while I was perfecting this recipe. You’ll probably tear a few, too.