Description
A heartwarming recipe for Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni, filled with creamy goodness and topped with a rich marinara sauce and bubbling cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cannelloni tubes
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cooked and chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each cannelloni tube with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed cannelloni tubes in the dish and pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serve with a light salad and garlic bread for a perfect meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg