Butternut Squash, Spinach And Ricotta Cannelloni
- 1 1/3 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 cup reduced fat ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vegetable or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes with basil and herbs
- 7 oz cannelloni tubes
- 1/4 cup grated reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- None None Baby spinach leaves, to serve
- Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100%) for 8 mins or until tender; mash. Using hands, squeeze excess liquid from spinach. Add spinach and half the ricotta cheese to squash; mix well. Season.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Season. Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce in a 1 1/2-quart rectangular baking dish.
- Fill cannelloni tubes with squash mixture. Arrange cannelloni tubes in a single layer in dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over cannelloni. Sprinkle with remaining ricotta and the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 mins or until golden and cooked when tested in center with a skewer. Let stand for 5 mins. Serve with baby spinach leaves.
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