Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

So there is nothing I love more then a fast and easy meal. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni has to be one of them, because whether you make the pasta sauce fresh, or earlier on, this recipe is a fast, simple and no fuss option.

And what's best is that it is 100% gluten free adaptable and is Vegetarian friendly. This delicious and simple recipe is sure to be a family pleaser.  


Tomato Pasta Sauce:

1.5kg Tomatoes
Sml Brown onion diced 
4 Cloves of garlic crushed
15g Oregano chopped
10g Coriander chopped
Pinch of salt

To start with fill a large pot with water and put it on the stove and bring it to the boil. While your waiting for the water being to score the bottom of your tomatoes, and then carefully place them in the pot once the water has begun to boil. Leave the tomatoes in the water until they are soft and the skin is starting to peel itself. Once the tomatoes are ready strain them and then run cold water over them, and once they are cool enough to touch peel of the skin. Once all the skin is off roughly cut the tomatoes removing the centres and place the tomatoes in a food processor and chop until nearly smooth.

In a large pot place the dice onions and garlic, and cook until the onions start to brown and garlic becomes fragrant.

Then add your chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir on medium heat for a couple of minutes. Turn the heat down and let it simmer.

Once it has simmered for a while add the chopped oregano and coriander and stir to mix through.

Add a pinch of salt and stir for a few more minutes until the sauce starts smelling delicious.

Once it's all cooked then put the mixture back in the food processor and mix around for a few minutes until the sauce is practically smooth.

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

150g Spinach
20g  Crushed Garlic
500g Ricotta
1 Batch of Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
100g Cheese Grated
16 Cannelloni Shells (either home made or store bought)

Preheat oven to 200oC 
In a large mixing bowl roughly break up the spinach with your hands, so it becomes smaller chunks.

Then add the ricotta to the bowl and mix through

Once the spinach and ricotta is mixed through then add your crushed garlic.

Once the mixture is well mixed it's time to start filling your cannelloni shells.

Using this recipe I was able to fill 16 Cannelloni shells, but you may find you have a different end amount. But either way I find the best way to fill the shells is with your hands.

As your filling the cannelloni place the completed cannelloni in a deep baking dish.

Once all shells are filled, pour over your sauce ensuring you cover all of the cannelloni. Then sprinkle your grated cheese on top and put it in the oven for around 30 minutes or until the pasta is soft.