Description
Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni is a comforting Italian dish that features tender pasta tubes generously filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, all bathed in a rich marinara sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy everyone at the table. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have this crowd-pleaser ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh lasagna sheets
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Fill each lasagna sheet with the ricotta mixture and roll tightly into cannelloni.
- Place cannelloni seam-side down in the baking dish; cover with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle additional Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes; remove foil during the last five minutes to achieve a bubbly top.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannelloni (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg