Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

This delicious pasta recipe is perfect for any cozy family dinner a tasty Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni. It is not just a staple in Italian cuisine; it’s a symphony of flavors and textures that come together to create a comforting, satisfying meal. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete, satisfying meal. So here you go my favorite Spinach Ricotta filled Cannelloni recipe for you to try.

Easy Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni

This Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni recipe is more than just a meal; it’s a dish that brings the family together, both in its preparation and enjoyment. The combination of creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and that heartwarming tomato sauce wrapped with delicious pasta will make this a family favorite.

Whether it’s a chilly evening or a special family gathering, this Italian American cannelloni recipe is a fantastic choice. It’s a nutritious, vegetarian-friendly meal that doesn’t compromise on taste or comfort.

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So, tie on your apron and let’s get cooking! Remember, you can print out this recipe from the recipe card at the end of the post.

Ingredients for Italian Spinach Cannelloni with Ricotta Cheese

• 1 box cannelloni pasta tubes or manicotti noodles, prepared
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 cup freshly chopped spinach
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper

For the Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 15 ounce cans tomato sauce

  or tomato passata

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• Dash of crushed red pepper

How to Make Your Spinach and Cheese Cannelloni

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Cook the dry pasta tubes according the packet instructions.

3. Start cooking the sauce in a large pan, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender.

4. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for around 15 minutes, until thickened.

5. While the sauce is cooking, mix the filling by stirring together the ricotta cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

6. Transfer the mixture to a large piping bag and pip the filling into the center of each cooked cannelloni noodle.

7. Spread around one cup of sauce along the bottom of the pan, then layer the noodles in the pan over the top of the sauce.

8. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the pasta, then sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese over the top.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to 40 depending on your oven, until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted.

Optional a few minutes before serving sprinkle some extra parmesan cheese on the top for added flavour.

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