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Spinach and ricotta cannelloni

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Low fat
Low sugar
Vegetarian
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni
A low-fat version of cannelloni stuffed with spinach, ricotta, leeks and onions, baked in a rich tomato sauce.
Serves
6
Prep
30 minutes
Cook
25 minutes

Nutritional Information:

Each 170g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)
KCal
171
Carbs
20.8g
Fibre
4.2g
Protein
8.5g
Fat
5.0g
(Low)
Saturates
2.4g
(Low)
Sugars
6.1g
(Low)
Salt
0.14g
(Low)
Fruit/Veg Portion
2
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 leek, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 250g frozen leaf spinach
  • 150g ricotta cheese
  • half tsp nutmeg
  • 120g cannelloni (dry weight), cooked according to pack instructions and refreshed in cold water
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 heaped tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • good grind black pepper
  • 25g Mozzarella, thinly sliced
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Method

Method

Recipe tips
  • Cooking pasta, draining and placing it immediately in cold water, stops it from continuing to cook and makes sure it doesn’t go soggy.
  • For a dairy-free/vegan alternative, use soft tofu in place of the ricotta and top with a little dairy-free or vegan alternative to cheese.
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