Cannelloni Ricotta Cheese, Oven Recipe
Make Cannelloni Ricotta Cheese, Oven Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Spinach
If using fresh spinach, wash and chop it. If using frozen spinach, thaw and drain it well to remove excess moisture.
- 3
Make the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, prepared spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour in the marinara sauce and sprinkle with dried basil. Stir and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Assembly
- 6
Fill the Cannelloni
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each cannelloni tube with the ricotta filling mixture.
- 7
Layer the Dish
Spread half of the prepared marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the filled cannelloni on top and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the cannelloni.
Baking
- 9
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
