Pumpkin, spinach and cheese cannelloni
Organisation: LiveLighter
Preparation: 30 min
Cooking time: 45 min
Serves: 8
Type of recipe: healthy mains, pasta, vegetarian
Recipe
This Pumpkin, Spinach, and Cheese Cannelloni is a wholesome, comforting dish perfect for any occasion! A creamy mixture of mashed pumpkin, spinach, and reduced-fat ricotta is stuffed into fresh lasagne sheets, then baked with a rich tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. The result is a deliciously cheesy, veggie-packed meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete and balanced dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 kg Japanese, Kent or butternut pumpkin, peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
- 250 g frozen spinach, chopped
- 500 g reduced-fat ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 400 g can no-added-salt diced tomatoes
- 375 g fresh lasagne sheets (10 x 16cm)
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced).
2. Place frozen spinach into a microwave safe bowl and cook on HIGH (100%) for 3 minutes before setting aside.
3. Steam or microwave pumpkin with a bit of water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
4. Squeeze handfuls of cooked spinach to remove excess liquid and add to a large bowl with garlic and ricotta or cottage cheese.
5. Drain and mash cooked pumpkin. Add pumpkin to cheese spinach mixture and stir to combine.
6. Spread 1/3 cup of tinned tomatoes over the base of a large 3cm deep rectangular 20x30cm ovenproof dish.
7. Spoon 1/3 cup of pumpkin mixture lengthways into the middle of each lasagne sheet and roll up to enclose.
8. Arrange cannelloni in a single layer close together seam side down in the dish. Sprinkle with basil, spread over remaining tomatoes and top with cheese.
9. Bake for 15 minutes, cover with foil to prevent burning and cook for a further 15 minutes or until tender.
10. Serve with a green salad.
Nutrition information:
| Per serve (8) | |
| Energy | 1253kj |
| Fat - total | 10.3g |
| Fat - saturated | 6.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7g |
| Protein | 21.6g |
| Sodium | 364.3mg |
| Fibre | 6.5g |
ACKNOWLEGEMENT:
Recipe from reproduced with permission from LiveLighter. Delivered by the Cancer Council Victoria, in partnership with the Heart Foundation, LiveLighter is funded by the State Government and is viewed as a critical element of Healthy Together Victoria www.livelighter.com.au
