Cannelloni is a delicious Italian dish that is typically made with filled pasta tubes baked in a rich sauce. Spinach and cheese stuffed cannelloni is a classic version of this dish that is easy to make and always satisfies.
Ingredients
- 1 package dried cannelloni tubes (approximately 10-12 tubes)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the cannelloni tubes according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Using a spoon, stuff the spinach and cheese mixture into the cooked cannelloni tubes. Arrange the stuffed tubes in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the top of the cannelloni tubes, making sure that all of the tubes are covered. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the cannelloni tubes are cooked through.
- Let the cannelloni cool for a few minutes before serving.
Variations
There are many different variations of stuffed cannelloni that you can try. Here are a few ideas:.
