Savory Crepes with Asparagus and Ricotta
Traditional and Bimby Recipe
A delicious dish with a delicate yet nourishing taste. The strong flavor of asparagus meets the delicacy and lightness of ricotta, all wrapped in crepes and covered with béchamel.
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- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 1 Hour
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 627.21 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 48.89 (g) of which sugars 10.16 (g)
- Proteins 24.43 (g)
- Fat 38.44 (g) of which saturated 21.91 (g)of which unsaturated 12.07 (g)
- Fibers 3.10 (g)
- Sodium 486.04 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 333 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Savory Crepes with Asparagus and Ricotta
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- 3.5 tbsp butter (+ extra for the pan)
- 2.5 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (Or FiberPasta)
- 4 eggs
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 3 cups béchamel (follow my recipe click)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 10.5 oz asparagus
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 5.3 oz ricotta
- 2.5 oz Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- 1 tsp bouillon cube (Vegetable)
- 0.5 cup water
Savory Crepes with Asparagus and Ricotta
Tools for Savory Crepes with Asparagus and Ricotta
What we need to make
- 1 Knife
- 2 Pots or the Bimby
- 1 Pan or the Bimby
- 1 Pan for crepes
- 1 Baking Dish 8 x 14 inches
- 1 Electric Whisk or the Bimby
Steps
Let’s go to the kitchen
Prepare the asparagus: Remove the tough part of the asparagus, and don’t throw it away as you can reuse it for making creamy soups.
Then cut them into pieces of 3/4 to 1 inch. Wash, drain, and dry. Set aside, and let’s start the recipe.
Grate the Parmigiano Reggiano and transfer into a small bowl, set aside.
Let’s make the Crepes
Put the butter in a pot and melt it. Add the milk, flour, eggs, and salt, mix with the electric whisk until the mixture appears smooth and homogeneous. The batter should have the consistency of a liquid cream. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before using.
After the resting time
Lightly butter a non-stick pan and heat it over medium flame. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan, tilt it so that the bottom is evenly covered. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edge of the crepe colors and lifts slightly.
Flip the crepe and cook it for another minute.
Place the crepe on a flat plate and cover with a cotton cloth to keep it warm. Repeat until all the batter is used up
To make the béchamel, follow the my recipe here click
Preheat the oven to 356°F.
In the baking dish, pour a ladle of béchamel and the liquid drained from the asparagus, and mix to make it uniform,
Spread the crepes on the work surface, and sprinkle Parmesan over each crepe
distribute a tablespoon of asparagus and ricotta filling in the center of each crepe, along with 1 tablespoon of béchamel.
fold them like cannelloni and arrange them in the prepared dish.
Distribute the béchamel over the crepes, and if there are leftover asparagus, sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano
and bake in the hot oven for about 25-30 minutes (356°F), until the surface is lightly golden
Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then serve
Put the Parmigiano Reggiano in the bowl and grate: 15 sec./speed 10. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Put the butter in the bowl and melt: 2 min./158°F/speed 2.
Add the milk, all-purpose flour, eggs, and salt, mix: 20 sec./speed 4. The batter should have the consistency of liquid cream. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before using.
After the resting time
Lightly butter a non-stick pan and heat it over medium flame. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan, tilt it so that the bottom is evenly covered. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edge of the crepe colors and lifts slightly.
Flip the crepe and cook it for another minute. Place the crepe on a flat plate and cover with a cotton cloth to keep it warm. Repeat until all the batter is used up. Wash and dry the bowl.
To make the béchamel follow my recipe here
Preheat the oven to 356°F.
In the baking dish, pour a ladle of béchamel and the liquid drained from the asparagus, and mix to make it uniform,
Spread the crepes on the work surface, and sprinkle Parmesan over each crepe, distribute a tablespoon of asparagus and ricotta filling in the center of each crepe, along with 1 tablespoon of béchamel,
fold them like cannelloni and arrange them in the prepared dish. Distribute the béchamel over the crepes, and if there are leftover asparagus, sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and bake in the hot oven for about 25-30 minutes (356°F), until the surface is lightly golden.
Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Serve.
Storage advice and variations
Savory Crepes with Asparagus and Ricotta
Storage: in the fridge for up to 3 days, in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Advice: don’t throw away the ends of the asparagus as they can be reused for creamy soups.
Variations: asparagus can be replaced with mushrooms, shrimp, sausage, or ham.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Savory Crepes with Asparagus and Ricotta
Can I make them with sauce?
Yes, instead of béchamel you can use tomato sauce.


