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Easy & Delicious Baked Beef Cannelloni Recipe with Spinach

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A hearty and comforting baked beef cannelloni filled with savory ground beef, spinach, and creamy ricotta, then baked in a rich tomato-cream sauce with melted cheeses.

Ingredients

  • 12 cannelloni pasta tubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, well drained)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Mix ricotta cheese and egg into the beef mixture until well combined.
  8. Spoon the filling into uncooked cannelloni tubes.
  9. Arrange filled cannelloni in a greased baking dish.
  10. Pour tomato sauce and heavy cream evenly over the pasta.
  11. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  13. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  14. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cannelloni are fully covered with sauce to prevent drying.
  • Frozen spinach should be squeezed dry before using.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth of flavor.
  • Great dish to assemble ahead of time.

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