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Spinach Beef Cannelloni

Tender cannelloni pasta stuffed with savory beef, spinach, and ricotta, baked in tomato sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz spinach cooked and drained
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 12 cannelloni tubes
  • 2.5 cups tomato pasta sauce
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Foil

Method
 

  1. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil, add beef and cook until browned.
  2. Mix beef with spinach, ricotta, and parmesan.
  3. Fill cannelloni tubes with beef and spinach mixture.
  4. Spread sauce in baking dish and arrange filled cannelloni.
  5. Cover with remaining sauce and cheese.
  6. Bake covered at 375°F (190°C) for 35 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until golden.

Notes

Let rest 10 minutes before serving for best texture.