Cheesy Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Cannelloni Bake

Ingredients

- 12 cannelloni tubes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spinach
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once wilted, remove the spinach from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Once cooled, squeeze out excess moisture with your hands or a clean kitchen towel.

2. Prepare the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, wilted spinach, egg, half of the shredded mozzarella, half of the parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the ingredients well until fully incorporated.

3. Stuff the Cannelloni Tubes
- Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each cannelloni tube with the ricotta-spinach mixture. Stuff them carefully to ensure they don't break. Set them aside.

4. Assemble the Dish
- Spread about 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed cannelloni in a single layer over the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the cannelloni.

5. Add Cheese Topping and Bake
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top of the cannelloni.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

6. Serve
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this cheesy, hearty delight!

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Cannelloni, Spinach Ricotta, Stuffed Pasta, Italian Dinner, Cheese Baked Pasta, Oven Recipe, Easy Cannelloni, Marinara Sauce, Family Dinner, Comfort Food

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1400

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