Cannelloni Mediterranean Recipe

Name: Cannelloni Mediterranean
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. Italian sausage; 1/2 small onion (4 T), chopped; 1/4 c. red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 oz. frozen chopped spinach; 1 jar Bertolli Mediterranean Olive Sauce; 4 oz. ricotta cheese; 4 oz. goat cheese(herbed is good!) or feta, crumbled; 1/2 c. chopped black olives; 12 cannelloni; 6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 T. extra-virgin olive oil; Asiago fresh, grated

Servings: persons

8 oz. Italian sausage
1/2 small onion (4 T), chopped
1/4 c. red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz. frozen chopped spinach
1 jar Bertolli Mediterranean Olive Sauce
4 oz. ricotta cheese
4 oz. goat cheese(herbed is good!) or feta, crumbled
1/2 c. chopped black olives
12 cannelloni
6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
4 T. extra-virgin olive oil
Asiago fresh, grated

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil 13x9 baking dish.
2
Remove casings from sausage. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking it up in skillet with spatula, and saute along with onion red pepper, and garlic. Cool slightly.
3
Cook spinach according to package instructions and drain well. Squeeze spinach dry by handfuls and chop fine.
4
Spread 1 c. pasta sauce in baking dish. In large bowl combine cooked sausage mixture, spinach, ricotta, 2 oz. of the goat cheese and olives. Place mixture in pastry bag (or large plastic storage bag with tip cut off), fill Cannelloni and place in baking dish on top of sauce.
5
Spoon 2 cups sauce evenly over Cannelloni, covering them. Top with 2 T. olive oil, mozzarella and remaining 2 oz. goat cheese and bake for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
6
Serve cannelloni with remaining tomato sauce, heated. Pass around Asiago.

1183

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. Italian sausage, 1/2 small onion (4 T), chopped, 1/4 c. red bell pepper, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cannelloni Mediterranean falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cannelloni Mediterranean

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Variations & substitutions

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