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Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
Pasta tubes filled with spinach-ricotta, baked in a simple tomato sauce with melted mozzarella on top.
Method
- 1Mix ricotta, spinach, egg, half the Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, pepper.
- 2Fill cannelloni tubes using a piping bag or spoon.
- 3Make a quick tomato sauce: cook garlic in oil, add tomatoes and sugar, simmer 10 min.
- 4Pour half the sauce in a baking dish; lay tubes over; cover with remaining sauce.
- 5Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan; bake at 190°C / 375°F for 30 min.
Why it might be useful today
A practical protein anchor when the day needs something more substantial.
Ricotta and spinach cannelloni is comfort food that delivers calcium, protein, and iron in one baked dish — ideal for making ahead.
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