
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
This classic Italian dish is made with pasta tubes filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with a tomato sauce and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Tomato sauce (2 cups)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Egg (1)
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
- Ricotta cheese (500g)
- Spinach (500g, chopped)
- Cannelloni tubes (12)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the cannelloni tubes according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Using a spoon, fill each cannelloni tube with the spinach and ricotta mixture.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the filled cannelloni tubes in the baking dish, then pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: Noneg