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Vegetable Cannelloni

Irresistibly Cheesy Vegetable Cannelloni You’ll Crave

This Vegetable Cannelloni is a crowd-pleaser with creamy ricotta, fresh veggies, and a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh or frozen, wilted and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup Mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 medium Zucchini grated
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomato Passata
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
For Assembling
  • 12 tubes Cannelloni Pasta Tubes fresh or dried
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Spoon or Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add chopped mushrooms and grated zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl. Fold in ricotta, parmesan, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Return the skillet to medium heat, add more olive oil and garlic if desired. Stir in tomato passata and heavy cream, simmering for about 5 minutes.
  6. Fill the cannelloni tubes with the creamy vegetable mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Spread half of the tomato-cream sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Place filled cannelloni on top, then pour the remaining sauce over them.
  8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the cannelloni.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  10. Let the Vegetable Cannelloni rest for about 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure the filling is creamy but not too wet to prevent the pasta from breaking during baking.

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