Crepe ricotta e spinaci

The crepes with ricotta and spinach are a delightful dish that combines the delicacy of crepes with the freshness of a ricotta and spinach filling. Here’s how to prepare them, with an all-Italian twist on the recipe.

Ingredients

• For the crepes:

  • 250 ml of milk
  • 100 g of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • A pinch of salt
  • Butter for cooking the crepes

• For the filling:

  • 500 g of fresh spinach (or 250 g if frozen)
  • 250 g of ricotta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

Preparation

1. Preparing the crepes:

   • Beat the eggs in a bowl, add salt and mix well.
   • Sift the flour into a separate bowl and start adding the milk gradually to avoid lumps.
   • Combine the egg mixture with the flour and milk mixture, stirring to get a smooth and homogeneous batter.
   • Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
   • Heat a medium-sized non-stick pan and add a little piece of butter to prevent the crepe from sticking.
   • Pour a ladleful of batter and tilt the pan to spread the mixture evenly.
   • Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until the crepe turns golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.

2. Preparing the ricotta and spinach filling:

   • Clean and wash the spinach well, then boil it in slightly salted water for a few minutes. If using frozen spinach, follow the instructions on the package for heating.
   • Squeeze the spinach well to remove all the water and chop it coarsely.
   • In a bowl, mix the spinach with ricotta. Season with salt and pepper and add a sprinkle of nutmeg if you like.

3. Filling the crepes:

   • Spread the ricotta and spinach filling over one half of the crepes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then fold the crepes over or roll them up.
   • Arrange the crepes in a lightly buttered baking dish.
   • You can add some bechamel sauce and more grated Parmesan cheese on top if you wish to gratinate them in the oven for a few minutes.

Here are delicious crepes with ricotta and spinach ready, with a genuine Italian flavor. If desired, you can accompany the dish with a light tomato sauce to add an extra touch of taste.

Enjoy your meal!