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Let’s be honest: traditional cannelloni is a pain. Stuffing those dry tubes? No thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This version uses soft lasagna noodles that roll up in seconds. Same creamy, cheesy, satisfying result\u2014half the effort. It’s cozy, vegetarian, and dangerous for leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular, cooked just until pliable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cups (500g) ricotta cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and squeezed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan, divided<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 cups (500ml) tomato sauce (jarred or homemade)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt, pepper, nutmeg (just a pinch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Heat Oven & Prep Pan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make the Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, mix ricotta, chopped spinach, \u00bd cup Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Roll, Don’t Stuff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Lay a lasagna noodle flat. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of filling along it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Roll it up gently. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Repeat with all noodles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Top and Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pour remaining tomato sauce over the rolls. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Rest and Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Let it rest 5 minutes (so it doesn’t turn into a lava puddle). Serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Fridge:<\/strong> Keeps 3-4 days. Reheat covered in oven or microwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer:<\/strong> Assemble (don’t bake), freeze up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, add 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make ahead tip:<\/strong> Roll the cannelloni a day ahead. Keep covered in fridge. Bake when ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tender pasta rolls, creamy ricotta, spinach, and melty mozzarella\u2014all baked in a simple tomato sauce. No fiddly stuffing. No stress. Just pure comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[1773,484,1774,554,551,1772],"class_list":["post-2126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-baked-cannelloni-recipe","tag-baked-pasta","tag-easy-cannelloni","tag-spinach-and-ricotta-pasta","tag-spinach-ricotta-cannelloni","tag-vegetarian-lasagna-alternative"],"yoast_head":"\n
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