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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

Vegetarian Dinner Lunch

A classic pasta dish that goes great with a side salad

45 mins
8 ingredients
$3.10 / person
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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

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Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 400g low fat ricotta
  • 500g frozen spinach, thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 fresh lasagne sheets
  • 1 3/4 cups tomato passata
  • 1/2 cup low fat tasty cheese, grated

It’s this easy

  • Preheat oven to 190°C
  • Grease oven proof tray and pour in 1 cup tomato passata, spreading evenly over the base
  • Microwave frozen spinach for 3 minutes with 2 tbsp of water
  • Mix spinach, ricotta, basil, parmesan, and garlic in a large bowl
  • Cut each lasagne sheet in half crosswise. Place 1/3 cup of ricotta mixture along the length of each lasagne sheet and roll up to form a tube. The mixture should make 8 tubes
  • Lay tubes side by side in the oven tray
  • Pour remaining tomato passata over the tubes and sprinkle over the cheese
  • Cook for 25 minutes or until golden brown

Tweaks

Serve with a side salad (e.g. rocket or lettuce, tomato, red onion, capsicum, cucumber)

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serve)

  • Energy (1342kJ)
  • Protein (24.5g)
  • Total fat (8.3g)
  • Saturated fat (4.7g)
  • Carbohydrate (30.6g); (Starch (23.2g), Sugars (7.4g), Added sugars (2.1g), Free sugars (2.1g)
  • Dietary fibre (10.4g)
  • Sodium (602mg)
  • Calcium (685mg)
  • Iron (4.1mg)

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Wheat, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Healthier Skin

Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Spinach can help to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also a good source of iron which is important during pregnancy.

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Healthier Skin

Green leafy Veg such as spinach are great sources of phytonutrients such as lutein, vitamin C and beta barotene which can improve skin health health and appearance.

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More Energy

Spinach is a good source of iron which important to prevent fatigue and reduced work performance.

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Support Immune Function

Consumption of iron-containing foods such as spinach can help to prevent anaemia and reduce susceptibility to infections.

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A review of 4 studies found cheese intake to be associated with lower risk of heart disease.

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Better Sports Performance

Cheese is high in protein which can provide amino acids for the maintenance and repair of muscle protein after strenuous exercise to help with a quicker recovery.

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Healthy Gut

Cheese is a fermented food, containing bacteria or yeast, which contribute to healthy microbiomes and ultimately a healthy gut.

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Diabetes Friendly

Diabetes friendly

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