Baked Cannelloni Recipe
Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini, Spinach Ricotta, Pomodoro, Smoked Mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Baked Cannelloni
Method
Instructions for Baked Cannelloni
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Make the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled eggplant, zucchini, fresh spinach (sautéed until wilted), and ricotta cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
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Stuff the Cannelloni
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each cannelloni tube with the vegetable and ricotta mixture.
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Prepare for Baking
Spread a thin layer of pomodoro sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed cannelloni in the dish and cover with the remaining pomodoro sauce. Sprinkle smoked mozzarella cheese on top.
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Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
