400 g ricotta 500 g spinaci freschi 200 g Grana Padano 140 g flour 2 eggs 1 garlic clove 400 ml milk Extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper
For the béchamel sauce: 500 ml milk 50 g butter 50 g all-purpose flour Nutmeg Salt & pepper
Preparation
STEP 1
Prepare the béchamel by melting the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat, add the flour and mix well with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and without lumps.
STEP 2
Pour the milk in slowly, stirring well, add a pinch of salt and grated nutmeg and cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes, until it reaches a creamy consistency.
STEP 3
For the crêpes, beat the eggs with the flour and add milk, salt and pepper, until you obtain a smooth batter and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. Heat a non-stick pan with a knob of butter and pour a ladle of batter. Cook the crêpes one minute on each side.
STEP 4
Sauté the spinach in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a clove of garlic. In a bowl mix the ricotta with the sautéed spinach, add the grated Grana Padano, season with salt, pepper and stuff the crêpes.
STEP 5
Arrange the crêpes on a baking tin, sprinkle with béchamel and grated Grana Padano and cook in a preheated oven at 180 ° C for 5 -10 minutes. Serve the pancakes still warm garnished with fresh baby spinach leaves