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Spinach Beef Cannelloni

Baked cannelloni pasta filled with savory ground beef, spinach, and creamy cheeses, topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
Assembly
  • 12 cannelloni pasta tubes
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with sauce.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then brown the ground beef.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted; cool slightly.
  4. Mix beef mixture with ricotta and parmesan.
  5. Fill cannelloni tubes and arrange in baking dish.
  6. Cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  7. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

Let rest before serving for best texture.