Feta Cheese Cannelloni with Tomato Sauce

Try this delicious and easy to make feta cheese cannelloni with basil-tomato sauce, a simple vegetarian recipe with Italian roots.

Yesterday, I felt like I had to cook something new. I had an incurable state of laziness and all I wanted was to stay at home, watch a good movie and eat something that would tickle my taste buds. I was craving pasta. So I came up with the idea of making this feta cheese cannelloni with spinach and a simple tomato-basil sauce.

This was my first time cooking stuffed cannelloni and I made some mistakes in terms of preparation. I will add what I’ve learnt in a list below. The taste however – amazing!

If you’re looking for more ideas on how to make different pasta sauces, check out my guide. Also, I recommend you try the other pasta recipes on the blog as well, such as: Pasta with vodka (Penne alla Vodka), Pasta with walnut pesto and Gruyere cheese, Pasta with Miso sauce , Vegan lasagna with mushrooms or Spaghetti pudding with cheese | Grandma’s recipe.

Tips for stuffing cannelloni pasta

Being the first time I cooked cannelloni pasta, I didn’t manage to fill them perfectly, plus I was in a hurry because I was hungry! :)) So I’m adding below a list of tips to make some stuffed cannelloni that look good. Mine came out more “deflated”, but they were still tasty.

• Use a filling spritz: Use a filling spritz, such as a plastic bag with the corner cut off, to fill cannelloni without making a mess or wasting time.
• Fill the cannelloni completely: Make sure to completely fill the cannelloni with your favorite filling. This will ensure that every bite is full of flavor.
• Tamp the filling: Push the filling inside to remove air bubbles.
• Do not overlap the cannelloni: Try not to overlap the cannelloni in the pan, so that they bake evenly and do not stick together.
• Sprinkle with cheese and sauce before baking: Sprinkle cheese and sauce on top of the cannelloni before baking to give them an appetizing appearance and to add even more flavor.

Feta Cheese Cannelloni with Tomato Sauce

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Try this delicious and easy to make feta cheese cannelloni with basil-tomato sauce, a simple vegetarian recipe with Italian roots.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 400 g feta cheese
• 100 g baby spinach
• 20 pieces cannelloni about one pack
• 5 tbsps tomato paste
• 400 g canned tomatoes peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Add the feta cheese with spinach in the food processor and blend well until creamy. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to process.
• Start stuffing the cannelloni using a spritz or a teaspoon. Stuff them until they’re full.
• Spray an oven tray with some olive oil.
• Place the cannelloni in the oven tray.
• In another bowl, add tomato paste, peeled & chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and basil. Mix well and pour over the cannelloni in the tray. Spread evenly.
• Add some water in the tray; not much, just a little, about 1/4 cup.
• Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven at 180C (392F)
• Cook for about half an hour then serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 967mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2197IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 378mgIron: 2mg

Keyword cannelloni, cheese, feta cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, tomatoes

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