Description
This Creamy Rose Cannelloni blends tender pasta, a rich ricotta-spinach filling, and a dreamy tomato cream sauce for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
- Cannelloni Tubes: 12 pieces
- Ricotta Cheese: 1½ cups
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1½ cups shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup grated
- Spinach: 2 cups fresh, chopped and wilted
- Garlic: 3 cloves minced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg: A pinch
- Tomato Sauce: 2 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Basil: 1 tablespoon chopped
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a saucepan, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, basil, and butter. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Dish: Fill each cannelloni tube using a piping bag or spoon. Spread a layer of rose sauce in the baking dish, place the filled tubes in a single layer, then cover with remaining sauce and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra basil or parmesan if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate up the warm, cheesy cannelloni and enjoy with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for easy, mess-free filling.
- Don’t overstuff the cannelloni tubes to prevent tearing.
- Let the dish rest before serving for clean slices and better flavor meld.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg