Cannelloni Stuffed with Spinach

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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 20 min.
Ready in
Calories:
568
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie568 cal.(27 %)
Protein24 g(24 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates80 g(53 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12.3 g(41 %)
Vitamin A2.6 mg(325 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E5.8 mg(48 %)
Vitamin K982 μg(1,637 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.7 mg(64 %)
Niacin9.3 mg(78 %)
Vitamin B₆0.9 mg(64 %)
Folate438 μg(146 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin25.3 μg(56 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C157 mg(165 %)
Potassium2,058 mg(51 %)
Calcium394 mg(39 %)
Magnesium235 mg(78 %)
Iron10.7 mg(71 %)
Iodine37 μg(19 %)
Zinc3.6 mg(45 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.5 g
Uric acid224 mg
Cholesterol23 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
400 grams cannellini beans (pre-cooked)
1 kilogram baby Spinach
½ bunch parsley
100 grams Ricotta cheese
olive oil (cold pressed)
500 grams canned Tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 small onion
1 carrot
salt
freshly ground peppers
freshly grated Nutmeg
½ tsp Ground cinnamon
butter
How healthy are the main ingredients?
SpinachTomatoRicotta cheeseparsleyolive oilgarlic clove

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse spinach and place dripping wet into a big pot, cook on medium heat for a few minutes. Drain in a colander, collecting cooking liquid. Chop spinach coarsely. Combine spinach with ricotta and 1-2 tablespoons of spinach liquid and season with salt and pepper to taste.

2.

Peel garlic and halve lengthwise. Peel onion and chop finely. Peel carrot and chop. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan and saute onion, garlic and carrot on low heat. Add 150 ml (approximately 5 ounces) of water and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes on low heat. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon.

3.

Butter baking dish and spread a ladle of tomato sauce in it. Stuff cannelloni with spinach and layer in the baking dish.Top each cannelloni with remaining tomato sauce. Dot with remaining butter and bake in preheated oven at 180°C (approximately 350°F) for about 30-35 minutes. 

4.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a small pan and cook parsley stalks, drain on paper towels and season with a little salt. 

5.

Arrange cannelloni on a plate and garnish with fried parsley. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Pecorino and serve. 

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