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Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Vegetarian Italian
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Vegetarian Italian

Servings

4-6

people

Prep Time

15

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Ingredients

Everything you need to make this delicious recipe

3 tbspOlive Oil
8 cloves choppedGarlic
3 tbspCaster Sugar
2 tblsp Red Wine Vinegar
3 400g CansChopped Tomatoes
BunchBasil Leaves
2 tubsMascarpone
3 tbspMilk
85gParmesan
2 slicedMozzarella
1kgSpinach
100g Parmesan
3 tubsRicotta
pinchNutmeg
400gCannellini Beans
Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create the perfect dish

1

First make the tomato sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the garlic for 1 min. Add the sugar, vinegar, tomatoes and some seasoning and simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, until thick. Add the basil and divide the sauce between 2 or more shallow ovenproof dishes (see Tips for freezing, below). Set aside. Make a sauce by beating the mascarpone with the milk until smooth, season, then set aside.

2

Put the spinach in a large colander and pour over a kettle of boiling water to wilt it (you may need to do this in batches). When cool enough to handle squeeze out the excess water. Roughly chop the spinach and mix in a large bowl with 100g Parmesan and ricotta. Season well with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.

3

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Using a piping bag or plastic food bag with the corner snipped off, squeeze the filling into the cannelloni tubes. Lay the tubes, side by side, on top of the tomato sauce and spoon over the mascarpone sauce. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella. You can now freeze the cannelloni, uncooked, or you can cook it first and then freeze. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 mins before serving.

Pro Tips & Notes

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This dish pairs beautifully with fresh herbs, a side salad, or crusty bread. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Difficulty Level

This recipe is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Follow the steps carefully for best results.

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