A wonderful and simple dish: Cannelloni with cheese and spinach

A dish that you will prepare quickly, and will meet the expectations of everyone who loves Italian cuisine

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Illustration, Photo: Shutterstock
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When asked what is your favorite world cuisine, many will answer - Italian. Creamy pasta is a favorite dish for many, and we have found a recipe for lunch that will make the whole family smile.

ingredients:

  • 250 g of cannelloni
  • 250 g of cream cheese
  • 300 g of spinach (can also be frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • spoon of olive oil

For the béchamel:

  • 50 g butter
  • 50 g flour
  • 700 ml of milk
  • Salt, pepper, nutmeg if desired
  • 100 g of Parmesan cheese
  • 50 g of grated cheese

<strong>Preparation: </strong>

Prepare the béchamel. Fry the flour in the butter, reduce the heat and slowly add the milk. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Add the spices and finally the Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat until the sauce thickens.

Fry finely chopped garlic in a little olive oil. Add spinach to it and sauté for a short time. Remove from heat, cool briefly and add cream cheese, you can use ricotta, and any cheese spread will go well.

Grease the oven dish with butter. Fill the cannelloni with the spinach and cheese mixture and arrange them next to each other. Pour bechamel sauce over it, cover with aluminum foil and bake for about half an hour in an oven heated to 200 degrees.

After half an hour, remove the foil, add the grated cheese and return to the oven for five to 10 minutes.

Serve warm or cold, with your favorite salad.

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