Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the cannelloni tubes according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Using a spoon, fill each cannelloni tube with the spinach and ricotta mixture.
  5. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Arrange the filled cannelloni tubes in the baking dish, then pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. 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