Cannelloni with spinach and ricotta in tomato sauce
Tubes of pasta stuffed with garlicky spinach and ricotta, baked in tomato sauce until bubbling.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.05 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Mix the spinach, ricotta, half the parmesan, garlic and nutmeg in a bowl. Season well.
- 2
Warm the oil in a pan. Add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Pour half the sauce into a baking dish.
- 4
Spoon the filling into the tubes, or pipe it with a freezer bag with the corner snipped. Lay them in a single layer in the dish.
- 5
Pour over the rest of the sauce, making sure all the pasta is covered. Top with mozzarella and the remaining parmesan.
- 6
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 minutes more until golden.
45 min
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