Description
Spinach Beef Cannelloni is a comforting Italian dish that combines tender pasta tubes filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, fresh spinach, and creamy ricotta. Topped with marinara sauce and melted Parmesan, this meal not only pleases the palate but also warms the heart. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it delivers a delicious blend of flavors in every bite, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning. Combine with the beef-spinach mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Fill each noodle with the mixture and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over the cannelloni and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cannelloni (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg