
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Sounds fancy but really is quite easy with minimal ingredients!
Serves 6
Approx. 950-1000kJ, 12g protein, 30g CHO per serve
Ingredients
- 250g frozen spinach packet + pinch
or ¼ tsp nutmeg - 250g ricotta
- 2 tsp parmesan
- 1 egg
- Onion + 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cans tomato or bottle passata
- optional extra vege – carrot, mushroom
- Bay leaf + any type of Italian herb (basil, parsley, thyme)
- Cannelloni tubes
- Mozzarella
Method
- In a pot cook spinach with nutmeg until defrosted
- Add ricotta, egg and Parmesan – mix and put aside
- In a pan fry onion, garlic until soft
- Add tomatoes (+ any other veg if you want carrot, mushroom etc), herbs, salt and pepper
- Simmer for 10 mins or until veges are soft
- Spoon spinach ricotta mixture into cannelloni tubes with a teaspoon and line in a baking pan
- Pour tomato mixture on top and top with grated or ripped mozzarella pieces
- Bake in 180 degrees for 30 mins
Enjoy!
Adapted from Jamie Oliver