Cannelloni With Ricotta And Peas Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisineItalian
CourseMain DishMethodBaked
Main IngredientPasta

Ingredients

 
12 cannelloni shells or 8 manicotti shells
 
1/4 cup fresh or frozen green peas
 
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
 
2 tablespoons golden raisins
 
1 large egg
 
1 large egg white
 
3 medium size ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, and chopped, or 1 can low sodium tomatoes, drained and chopped
 
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint or parsley
 
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 
2 tablespoons low sodium tomato paste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook the cannelloni shells in boiling unsalted water for 6 minutes or until partially softened.
Drain and set aside.
Bring an inch of water to a boil in a small saucepan, add the peas, and cook for 2 minutes.
Drain.
In a medium size bowl, combine the peas, cheese, raisins, egg, egg white, 1/3 cup of the tomatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mint, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and mix well.
Fill the cannelloni shells with the mixture.
Combine the remaining tomatoes, mint, and pepper with the tomato paste in a small bowl; mix well.
Pour 3/4 cup of the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 8"x 8"x 2" baking pan and place the filled pasta shells on top.
Pour the remaining mixture over all.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

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