Step 1

Start by making the crespelles (see recipe link above)

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/2 cups of the mozzarella, egg, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Step 4

Fill each crespelle with 1/4 cup spinach filling and roll.

Step 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.

Step 6

Cover with foil and bake about about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling, and the cheese is melted.

Step 7

*Use substitute for vegetarian parmesan.