Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni. Tender pasta tubes are filled with a creamy, herb-infused ricotta and vibrant spinach, all smothered in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning. With its delightful aroma and satisfying flavors, it will surely transport you to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 8 no-boil lasagna sheets
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chopped spinach in a pan until wilted. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, sautéed spinach, eggs, basil, and oregano.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each lasagna sheet with about two tablespoons of the spinach mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the cannelloni and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannelloni (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg