Italian Style Pork and Spinach Cannelloni

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 3
Italian Style Pork and Spinach Cannelloni Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

700 g ground lean pork
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
150 g spinach leaves , washed and roughly chopped
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon thyme , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 -10 lasagna sheets , fresh ones
2 cups tomato sauce , for pasta
1 1/2 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
486
Sugar
7g
Fat
21g
Italian-style pork and spinach cannelloni are a classic comfort food dish that originated from the Tuscany region of Italy. The dish consists of rolled pasta stuffed with a savory filling of pork, spinach, and ricotta cheese. The cannelloni is then baked in the oven, and finally garnished with a generous amount of tomato sauce and melted cheese. This recipe is a lighter and healthier take on a classic Italian dish, using lean pork and low-fat ricotta cheese to cut down on calories and fat content. The spinach also adds a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. It can serve as a perfect main course for a dinner party or a comforting family meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180C (360°F).
2.In a large bowl, mix together the ground lean pork, low-fat ricotta cheese, roughly chopped spinach leaves, eggs, fresh chopped lemon thyme and black pepper.
3.Fill each lasagna sheet with a generous amount of the mixture, then carefully roll each one up and place them in a large baking dish.
4.Pour 2 cups of pasta tomato sauce over the cannelloni, then sprinkle the grated low-fat mozzarella cheese on top.
5.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

PROS

This Italian-style pork and spinach cannelloni recipe is quick, easy to make and a perfect comfort food dish for any day of the week.

The recipe uses low-fat ingredients and spinach leaves which makes it a healthy and filling meal.

It’s a great way to get a dose of vegetables along with a protein-rich pork filling.

CONS

The recipe calls for lasagna sheets, which can be high in carbohydrates.

It’s not recommended for people who are allergic to pork or have dietary restrictions against it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a healthy dose of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Spinach is high in vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, and phytonutrients which may have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Lean ground pork is a great source of dietary protein and is rich in important micronutrients including thiamine, zinc, and vitamin B12.

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