Cannelloni with Spinach and Mushrooms Recipe

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Cannelloni with Spinach and Mushrooms
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
289
Calories
Total time
70
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook cannelloni tubes according to package direction; drain and set aside to cool.
  2. SAUCE-.
  3. In a medium size saucepan, heat olive oil on medium-high heat.
  4. Add chopped onion and saute' until just softened, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add chopped mushrooms and continue to saute' for another 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, parsley and water and bring to boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. FILLING-.
  9. In another medium-size saucepan, melt margarine or butter on medium heat.
  10. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute mixing continuously.
  11. DO NOT BURN OR LET THE FLOUR GO LUMPY.
  12. Gradually stir in milk and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously until a smooth and thick sauce is formed.
  13. Stir in Ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese, and continue to cook until the cheese has melted.
  14. Remove from heat and stir in drained, chopped spinach, beaten egg, ground nutmeg and salt.
  15. Carefully stuff each pre-cooked cannelloni tube with spinach mixture using a small spoon; set aside.
  16. CAREFUL NOT TO SPLIT THE COOKED TUBES.
  17. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  18. In a 9 x 9 oven-proof casserole dish, spoon 2/3 of the sauce mixture over the bottom.
  19. Place stuffed tubes in a single layer into the sauce.
  20. Spoon remainder of the sauce over the tubes.
  21. Sprinkle with grated Mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
  22. Tightly cover with aluminum foil; place in preheated 350 F oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  23. Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and a nice golden crust forms.
  24. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 289.43 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.64g 24%
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16%
Sodium 1506.78mg 63%
Potassium 541.99mg 12%
Total Carbs 23.26g 8%
Sugars 9.9g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.89g 16%
Protein 15.71g 31%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 419.9mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.63 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.65g 24%
Cholesterol 17.1mg 16%
Sodium 544.72mg 63%
Potassium 195.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.41g 8%
Sugars 3.58g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 16%
Protein 5.68g 31%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 12%
Calcium 151.8mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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