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Creamy Spinach & Cheese Baked Cannelloni

  • Author: Shirley

Ingredients

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For the Filling

    • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)

    • 1 cup ricotta cheese

    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

    • 1 egg

    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

    • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons butter

    • 2 tablespoons flour

    • 2 cups milk

    • ½ cup heavy cream

    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

    • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pasta

    • 12 cannelloni pasta tubes (or lasagna sheets rolled)

    • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

2. Make the Cream Sauce

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

3. Fill the Pasta

Stuff the cannelloni tubes with the spinach and cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.

4. Assemble the Dish

Spread a layer of cream sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the filled pasta tubes on top. Pour the remaining sauce over the pasta.

5. Add the Cheese

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

6. Bake

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

7. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.

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