Added by kye in france | Thu 05 Mar 2009 @ 09:46
Ingredients
12 cannelloni
250g ( 9oz ) fresh spinach
250g ( 9oz ) ricotta cheese
1 large onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 level teaspoon of grated nutmeg
salt and freshly ground pepper
Tomato Sauce
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Method
1. wash the spinach and cook gently
2. put aside and let cool
3. fry the onion gently then add the garlic
4. chop the spinach fine
5. now mix the ricotta, onion, spinach, nutmeg and seasoning together
6. with a small teaspoon stuff the cannelloni
7. place into an ovenproof dish
8. cover completely with the tomato sauce
9. sprinkle with parmesan
10. cook in the centre of the oven at 180 C ( 350 F- Gas 4 ) for 30-35- minutes
11. serve with a crisp mixed salad, delicious.
tried this recipe or a similar one? share your tips...
Dear Jamie
Great recipe. I would like to try it but would like to know how much tomato sauce and of which type you recommend using.
My guess is that the amount and type will affect how soft the pasta will become in cooking.
Best wishes.
Jonathan Harris