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Spinach Beef Cannelloni (Ultra Comforting & Freezer-Friendly)

Tender cannelloni stuffed with seasoned beef, spinach, and ricotta, baked in rich tomato sauce and topped with golden melted cheese.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg
Assembly
  • 12-14 pieces cannelloni tubes
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook cannelloni until al dente and drain.
  3. Brown beef with onion and garlic, then stir in spinach and seasoning.
  4. Mix ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and beef mixture.
  5. Fill cannelloni, place in baking dish over sauce.
  6. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  7. Bake covered 25 minutes, uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more.

Notes

Freezes well before or after baking. Use frozen spinach if needed (thawed and drained).