Spinach, Ricotta, and Prosciutto Cannelloni
- two 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach
- a 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed)
- ten 7-inch squares instant (no boil) lasagne*
- about 6 cups Winter Tomato Sauce
- *available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets
- Cook spinach according to package instructions and drain well.
- Squeeze spinach dry by handfuls and chop fine.
- In a bowl stir together spinach, ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan, eggs, prosciutto, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- and oil a 13-by 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl of cold water soak lasagne squares until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Drain squares and pat dry between paper towels.
- Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce on bottom of prepared dish.
- Working with 1 square at a time, spread about 1/3 cup filling along one edge and roll up to enclose filling, leaving ends open.
- Arrange cannelloni as formed, seam sides down, in one layer in dish.
- Spoon 2 cups sauce evenly over cannelloni, covering them, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Bake cannelloni in middle of oven 30 minutes and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve cannelloni with remaining tomato sauce, heated.
spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, tomato sauce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spinach-ricotta-and-prosciutto-cannelloni-11628 (may not work)