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Spinach, Ricotta, and Prosciutto Cannelloni

4.2

(18)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6 as an entrée

Ingredients

two 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach
a 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)
3 large eggs
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)
ten 7-inch squares instant (no boil) lasagne*
about 6 cups Winter Tomato Sauce
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook spinach according to package instructions and drain well. Squeeze spinach dry by handfuls and chop fine. In a bowl stir together spinach, ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, eggs, prosciutto, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. and oil a 13-by 9-inch baking dish.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl of cold water soak lasagne squares until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain squares and pat dry between paper towels.

    Step 4

    Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce on bottom of prepared dish. Working with 1 square at a time, spread about 1/3 cup filling along one edge and roll up to enclose filling, leaving ends open.

    Step 5

    Arrange cannelloni as formed, seam sides down, in one layer in dish. Spoon 2 cups sauce evenly over cannelloni, covering them, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.

    Step 6

    Bake cannelloni in middle of oven 30 minutes and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

  2. Step 7

    Serve cannelloni with remaining tomato sauce, heated.

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