Spinach Cannelloni
Servings: 4-5
Ingredients:
For the cannelloni stuffing:
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1200 grams fresh or frozen spinach
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp pimento
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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3 tsp vegetable broth powder
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200 grams feta cheese diced
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3 tbsp ricotta cheese
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3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese plus extra for the top
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28 cannelloni tubes
For the tomato sauce:
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1 large bottle pureed tomatoes (approximately 650 grams)
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4 garlic cloves mashed
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1 tsp vegetable broth powder
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 cup water
Directions:
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To prepare the spinach stuffing, cook the spinach on the stovetop until the leaves completely wilt. If you are using frozen spinach, follow the instructions on the packet.
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Add all the spices and the vegetable broth powder.
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Add the feta cheese, ricotta and grated parmesan and mix until they are fully blended.
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To prepare the tomato sauce, mix all the ingredients together and let them simmer on the stovetop for 15 minutes. You can add more water if the sauce becomes too thick.
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Cover the base of a cooking tray with tomato sauce.
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Fill each cannelloni tube with approximately 1 1/2-2 tablespoons of the spinach stuffing.
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Cover the cannelloni with the remaining tomato sauce.
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Cover with a generous coat of grated parmesan cheese.
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Place in the oven at 220 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the top becomes crispy.