RICOTTA AND ZUCCHINI CANNELLONI

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This simple weeknight dish relies on zucchini ribbons instead of noodles and a zippy ricotta-pea filling for a gluten-free take on the traditional baked pasta.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Pasta     Zucchini     Ricotta     Bake     Spinach     Tomato     Vegetarian     Mozzarella

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups (180g) frozen peas (easy peasy!)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups (360g) fresh firm ricotta
2 cups (50g) baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind (a tasty trick)
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
3-4 zucchinis (courgettes), thinly sliced lengthways using a mandolin (you'll need about 24 long slices)
2 cups (500ml) tomato puree (passata)
1/2 cup (50g) grated mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the peas in a colander and rinse them under hot running water to thaw. Drain well and place in a big bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the peas. Crack the eggs on top and add the ricotta, spinach, mint, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula.
  • Place 1 heaped tablespoon of the pea mixture at one end of each slice of zucchini. Roll up the slices to enclose the filling.
  • Pour the puree into a 22cm x 30cm (2-litre-capacity) baking dish. Nestle the zucchini rolls into the dish so they fit snugly. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Wear your oven gloves to take the dish from the oven and allow to cool a little, before spooning onto serving plates.

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


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This was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it!


Phillip Dalton
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish.


Ahmed Beshr
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make!


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I would definitely make this again!


GABUGO
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The sauce was flavorful.


Maghan Taylor
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The cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly.


Nina D
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I loved the creamy ricotta and zucchini filling.


SR Sobuj
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This was a great recipe!


MD Moshiur Mai
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I will definitely be making this again.


griselda rivera
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The cannelloni were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


Melly Mel
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This was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it!


Empress Casey
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Little Miss Libby
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. The ricotta and zucchini filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly.


Kathryn
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I loved the creamy ricotta and zucchini filling. The cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again!


Suvro Roy
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This was a great recipe! The cannelloni were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


oscar osorio
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The ricotta and zucchini filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Ismail
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This was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The cannelloni were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Olumuyiwa Ishola
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The ricotta and zucchini were a perfect match, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Salifu Adama
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make! The ricotta and zucchini filling was creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.