Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
This spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a family favorite from my mother and grandmother. Easy to prepare with ready-made pasta, it is perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or gatherings, and even better the next day.
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz8.8 oz8.8 oz Pasta, cannelloni

- 15 oz15 oz15 oz Whole Milk, ricotta (well drained)
- 333 Eggs
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

- 333 Ham, slices cooked into small pieces), chopped
- 5 cups5 cups5 cups Spinach, (large stems removed, well rinsed under cold water), fresh
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt

- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Black Pepper

- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Nutmeg, (optional)
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted

- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Tomato Sauce
- 111 Garlic, clove

- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Oil

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
Tomato sauce
- Add the oil to a small skillet and add the garlic over medium heat. Once the garlic is golden, toss and slowly add the tomato sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-low heat. It should cook slowly and gently simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes.
Filling
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spinach. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the spinach and cool it under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Once cold, squeeze dry.
- Chop the spinach fine and place it in a bowl with the ricotta, spinach, eggs, ham, Parmigiano, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until well combined. Cover and place it in the refrigerator until ready to useYou can prepare this filling up to two days in advance.
Assembling your cannelloni
- Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F.
- Cook the cannelloni pasta according to the manufactureru2019s instructions. If using cannelloni that do not require cooking, I recommend still cooking them for 2 to 3 minutes and then dropping them into a cold-water bath with ice cubes. Drain and set on a clean towel or bowl. They should not be sticky or too soft.
- In a baking dish, cover the bottom with a thin layer of tomato sauce
- With the help of a small spoon, place the cannelloni filling inside the cavity. Once filled, place the stuffed cannelloni over the tomato sauce. Continue until all the cannelloni are done.
- Cover the cannelloni with the remaining tomato sauce. Dot generously with butter the top and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving the cannelloni.
Notes
I strongly recommend preparing your cannelloni the day before and reheating them the day of. This will allow the sauce, pasta, and filling to settle and infuse each other, giving you an amazing dish in return. I recommend cooking the “no cooking required” cannelloni as it makes them softer and the tomato sauce penetrates faster, giving them a rich flavor. Of course, you can skip this step and start filling them as per the recipe instructions. Although nutmeg is an option, if you have it, use it. It gives your dish a layer of fantastic flavor.
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Coconut Free Entrées Nut Free Other Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 416 |
| Fat: | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 25 g |
| Protein: | 36 g |
| Cholesterol: | 33 g |
| Sodium: | 1349 mg |
| Fiber: | 6 g |
| Sugars: | 8 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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