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Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni
This delicious Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni baked in a simple white sauce with grated Parmigiano is the perfect main dish for family or get togethers.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 687 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 cannelloni tubes (oven ready, fresh or dry)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup spinach (cooked and well drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano (divided)
- 1 large egg
- 1-2 dashes pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
WHITE SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes pepper (if desired)
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- In a medium sized pan add the butter and the cooked spinach, mix and heat it through, cut into very small pieces. Move it to a large bowl, add the ricotta, the egg, half the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine.
- Stuff each cannelloni tube with the ricotta mixture.
- Place 1/4-1/3 cup (50-60 grams) of white sauce on the bottom of a medium/large (10 inch/27 cm rectangle) baking pan, place the stuffed cannelloni tubes on top.
- Pour the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, raise the temperature to 425F (225C) or broil for about 5 minutes or until golden on top, let sit 5 minutes then serve. Enjoy!
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FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
- In a large pot on low/medium heat melt the butter, add the salt and flour and whisk until completely smooth, slowly add the milk stirring constantly until thickened.
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Notes
- For Parmesan it's best to use Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano. If you prefer you can use more ricotta and less spinach or vice versa.
- Cooked Cannelloni or Manicotti should be kept in the fridge, it will keep for 3-4 days. Uncooked it can be frozen in air tight containers or bags for 1-2 months.
- Place it in a baking pan and cover with desired sauce, cover the pan with foil and bake for approximately 35 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
687kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
1160mg
(48%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2152IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
781mg
(78%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 687
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 687kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1160mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2152IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 781mg | 78% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.