Cannelloni - Two Ways
Pasta

Cannelloni - Two Ways

Two delicious versions of cannelloni: one filled with melting cheese and spinach for vegetarians, the other stuffed with ground meat and vegetables for those who love hearty dishes.

Prep⏱️ 30 min
Cook🔥 35 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Medium
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 1.1 lbs cannelloni pasta
  • 10.5 oz fresh spinach
  • 9 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3.5 oz cream cheese
  • 5.5 oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • 14 oz ground meat
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 zucchini
  • 2 onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • Olive oil
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper

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Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the cannelloni pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    CHEESE-SPINACH VERSION: Sauté the spinach, then mix with the ricotta, cream cheese, 1.75 oz of Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    MEAT-VEGETABLE VERSION: Finely mince the carrots, zucchini, and onions. Brown the ground meat, then add the garlic and chopped vegetables. Cook for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fill the cannelloni with your chosen stuffing.

  5. 5

    Coat the bottom of a baking dish with a little tomato sauce.

  6. 6

    Arrange the cannelloni in the dish and pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with the remaining 3.5 oz of grated Parmesan.

  8. 8

    Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

💡 Chef's Tip

Prepare both versions in the same dish for a varied meal. The cannelloni can be prepared in advance and baked on the day of serving.