Cannelloni with spinach and ricotta
8 servings
60 minutes
Cannelloni with spinach and ricotta is a classic dish of European cuisine that combines tender pasta tubes, the softness of ricotta, and the rich flavor of spinach. The origins of this recipe trace back to Italian traditions where pasta with cheese and greens always holds a special place. Stuffed cannelloni baked in aromatic tomato sauce with turkey and basil acquire a unique depth of flavor, while grated cheese melts to create an appetizing crust. This dish is suitable for cozy family dinners and festive occasions, offering a blend of tenderness and richness. It pairs harmoniously with a glass of white wine or a fresh vegetable salad, revealing the richness of European gastronomy.
1
Spinach can be used either frozen or fresh. If fresh, boil it in salted water first. Drain in a colander. If frozen, thaw it.
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
2
Add a little oil to the pan, chop or crush a clove of garlic, and sauté.
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves
3
Add spinach, sprinkle a little salt, mix and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Let it cool.
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
4
Mix spinach with ricotta in a bowl.
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
- Ricotta cheese: 400 g
5
Preparing the sauce: Chop the onion, finely cut or crush the garlic, and sauté in a pan with oil.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoon
6
Add the minced meat, season with salt and pepper, and fry well.
- Turkey mince: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Open the cans of peeled crushed tomatoes in juice and add to the minced meat. Mix everything well.
- Peeled tomatoes: 2 jars
8
Chop the basil and add it to the sauce.
- Basil: 1 bunch
9
Pour a third of the sauce into the mold.
- Peeled tomatoes: 2 jars
10
Stuff the cannelloni with ricotta and spinach, and layer it on top of the sauce.
- Cannelloni pasta: 18 pieces
- Ricotta cheese: 400 g
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
11
Pour the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Peeled tomatoes: 2 jars
- Grated cheese: 200 g
12
Preheat the oven to 200°C and cook for about 40 minutes.
- Peeled tomatoes: 2 jars