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Broccoli cannelloni
Author:
EasyRecipes .
Recipe type: veg recipes
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
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Try our lemony twist on the classic spinach and ricotta pasta bake.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 x 420g cans No-Added-Salt diced tomatoes
- 2 tbs shredded fresh basil
- 350g broccoli, cut into florets
- 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan
- 2 tbs chopped fresh chives
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
- 40g (1/4 cup) pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes
- 450g fresh low-fat ricotta
- 4 fresh lasagne sheets, halved crossways
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C. heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the onion for 5 minutes or until soft, Stir in garlic for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, Cook for 10 minutes or until thick. Stir in basil.
- Meanwhile, steam the broccoli over a saucepan of simmering water for 3-5 minutes until tender crisp. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
- Process broccoli in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in parmesan, chives, lemon rind, pine nuts, chilli flakes and 365g (1½ cups) ricotta. Season with pepper.
- Spoon ¼ cup of filling along centre of each lasagne sheet. Roll to enclose. Spread 160ml (2/3 cup) sauce in a greased 1.5L (6-cup) baking dish. Add cannelloni. Top with remaining sauce. Season with pepper. Top with remaining ricotta. bake for 25 minutes or until tender.
Notes
A little broccoli goes a long way towards keeping you healthy - just 100g has two days worth of vitamin C.
