CHICKEN,PUMPKIN AND SPINACH CANNELLONI

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It is easy and very tasty. Pork or veal mince can be substituted for chicken mince. Just for fun, why not have a combination of pork,veal and chicken. Whatever you choose,this recipe will get you top votes. You can make it ahead of time and it will freeze for up to 2 months.

Provided by Pietro

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

500 g butternut pumpkin, cooked and mashed.
1 pinch nutmeg
75 g pancetta, roughly chopped
500 g ground chicken
250 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
2 cloves garlic, crushed.
200 g ricotta cheese
375 g of fresh lasagna sheets
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
680 g of tomato passata (puree)
1/2 cup white wine (not sweet)
3 tablespoons shredded basil leaves
sea salt
cracked black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C Put pumpkin, nutmeg, pancetta, chicken mince, spinach, garlic and ricotta in a bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Cut the lasagna sheets into half.
  • Place 3 tablespoons of filling at one end of the lasagna square.
  • Roll up the lasagna square to enclose the filling.
  • In a heavy based frypan add olive oil.
  • Add garlic and onion and cook on medium heat until soft and golden.
  • Add tomato passata and white wine and bring to the boil.
  • Cook on high heat for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and add basil and season to taste.
  • Spoon a generous serve of the tomato sauce over the base of a 35cm x 25cm oven proof dish.
  • Arrange the cannelloni tubes over the top of the sauce in a single layer.
  • Spoon the remaining sauce over the cannelloni.
  • Sprinkle combined cheeses over cannelloni and bake for 25 minutes or until pasta is soft and cheese is golden.
  • Serve cannelloni with a green salad tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic and Dijon mustard dressing.

Ariyen Mosharaf
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I'm not a big fan of cannelloni, but I'm sure this dish is still delicious.


Khalid habib Sabri
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This dish sounds really healthy. I'm always looking for new ways to get my veggies in.


Dakota Bone
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I'm not sure about the combination of chicken and pumpkin, but I'm willing to try it.


Husnain Mughal
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth it.


Mentell Tucker
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I love the idea of using pumpkin in this dish. It sounds like a great way to add some extra flavor.


Manii Reactions
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This dish looks so delicious. I'm definitely going to try it.


Nick Keef
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I can't wait to make this dish for my friends and family.


sara luffman
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This is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves Italian food.


M SHOAIB KHAN
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Aung Moe
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken and pumpkin.


sm zamal
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The cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. They were al dente and held the filling well.


Akmal Nawaz
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I love the combination of chicken, pumpkin, and spinach in this dish. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Mary nkhosi Nkhosi
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This was my first time making cannelloni and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


NuNu Bowling
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The flavors were so well-balanced and the presentation was beautiful.


jeff bob
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of chicken, pumpkin, and spinach was delicious, and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly.