Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni
Source of Recipe
Dairy Farmers of Canada
List of Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Ricotta cheese
1 cup (250 mL) cooked spinach, drained
1 egg
4 tbsp (60 mL) breadcrumbs
Pepper
Dried rosemary
12 to 16 cannelloni tubes, cooked "al dente" and drained
1 1/2 cup (375 mL) grated Canadian Mozzarella cheese
Paprika
Rosée Sauce:
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tbsp (60 mL) chopped red onion
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
1 1/2 cup (375 mL) cream (15 %)
Pepper
Recipe
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
In bowl, mix together Canadian Ricotta cheese, spinach, egg and breadcrumbs. Season with pepper and rosemary.
Stuff cannelloni with mixture and place in large buttered baking dish.
Pour Rosée Sauce over cannelloni and sprinkle with Canadian Mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Rosée Sauce:
In saucepan, sauté garlic and onion in oil. Add tomatoes and bring to boil. Crush mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cream. Pepper to taste and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
Serves 4-6.
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