Cannelloni Two Ways Spinach Ricotta Beef Ragu Recipe

Satisfy everyone at the table with this incredible Cannelloni Two Ways recipe! One pan, two delicious fillings: creamy spinach and ricotta for the vegetarians, and a rich beef ragu for the meat-lovers. This impressive dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy weekend dinner. It's a labor of love, but the incredible flavors and impressive presentation are well worth the 115-minute wait!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 1079.6 kcal
Protein 109g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cannelloni Two Ways Spinach Ricotta Beef Ragu

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How to Make Cannelloni Two Ways Spinach Ricotta Beef Ragu

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Spinach Ricotta Filling: Sauté spinach until wilted. Squeeze out excess water. In a bowl, combine ricotta, sautéed spinach, egg, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Prepare the Beef Ragu: Heat olive oil in a large pan. Brown ground beef. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red wine, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  4. Assemble the Cannelloni: Fill half of the cannelloni tubes with the spinach ricotta mixture and the other half with the beef ragu.
  5. Arrange the filled cannelloni in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour béchamel sauce over the cannelloni. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella slices.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

163g

Carbs

15g