Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, egg yolks, garlic, grated cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper together thoroughly in a medium sized bowl.
  3. Fill cannelloni tubes with the prepared mixture.
  4. To make the sauce, heat olive oil in frying pan, add canned tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
  5. Grease an oven proof baking dish and pour layer of sauce over the base leaving enough to cover cannelloni.
  6. Place a single layer of filled cannelloni side by side in the baking dish. Pour over the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  7. Bake in oven at 200°C for 25-35 minutes (test by pricking with a skewer).
  8. Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

Tips & Tricks

  • Cooking Tips for Beginners: Always taste your sauce and filling before assembling the dish to make sure the seasoning is just right, use a piping bag to fill the cannelloni tubes easily and neatly, and let the dish rest for a few minutes after baking to make serving smoother.
  • Achieving the Perfect Sauce Texture: Simmer your sauce over low heat to let the flavors meld together, and if it becomes too thick, simply add a splash of water or stock to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid: Avoid overfilling the cannelloni tubes, as this can cause them to burst during baking; don’t skip covering the dish with foil, since it helps the pasta cook evenly; and be mindful not to use too much cheese on top, as it can overpower the dish’s flavor balance.

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