Baked Cannelloni Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Cannelloni
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Once boiling, carefully add the cannelloni tubes and cook for 5 minutes. They should be slightly tender but firm. Drain and set aside.
Filling Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine 15 oz of ricotta cheese, 2 cups of cooked and chopped spinach, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 3
Stuff the Cannelloni
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, carefully stuff each cannelloni tube with the ricotta and spinach mixture. Ensure each tube is filled but not overstuffed.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Marinara Sauce
In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon of basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Baking
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed cannelloni tubes in a single layer over the sauce.
- 6
Add More Sauce and Cheese
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed cannelloni. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- 7
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnishing
- 8
Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
