Cannelloni with ham

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 20 minutes

Cooking Time : 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 250 ml (1 cup) ricotta
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) basil leaves, chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked ham, finely chopped
• 125 ml (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch sage
• Qs raw cannelloni tubes
• 120 ml (8 cups) fresh spinach leaves
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 500 ml (2 cups) homemade tomato sauce
• 250 ml (1 cup) mozzarella, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the ricotta and basil, then the ham, Parmesan, sage, salt and pepper. Check seasoning.
3. Fill a pastry bag with the prepared mixture to line the tubes.
4. Place the tubes in an oiled baking dish.
5. In a frying pan, sauté the spinach leaves in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and tomato sauce. Check the seasoning.
7. Cover the cannelloni with the sauce, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes.