CASALARE CHICKEN CANNELLONI
SERVES: 2-3
INGREDIENTS
FILLING INGREDIENTS
• 1 Box Casalare Cannelloni (10 Cannelloni Tubes per box)
• 1 Chicken breast
• 250gm Frozen chopped leaf spinach, defrosted & discard of the excess water.
• 375gm tub of smooth Ricotta.
• Egg (optional)
EXTRAS
• 2 x 500gm jar Tomato & Basil Pasta Sause.
• Bag shredded cheese.
DIRECTIONS
FILLING METHOD:
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First make filling for the Cannelloni Pasta Tubes.
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Cook 1 sliced chicken breast in pan. Use 2 TB of Olive Oil and fry lightly
for 2 minutes on both sides. Place lid on the frypan and cook on medium
heat for 10 mins.
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Place chicken in food processor and reduce to crumb type consistency.
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Mix chicken, spinach and ricotta all together. You can then add an egg
which is optional
PIECING YOUR CANNELLONI TOGETHER:
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Layer the bottom of the baking dish with 1 jar pasta sauce
and spread evenly.
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Proceed to fill the cannelloni pasta tubes with the filling mixture, making sure you push it up firmly by using the end of a wooden spoon or something similar.
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Place each cannelloni tube in the baking dish making sure the pasta sauce is pushed up between the pasta tubes.
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Complete filling and layering the cannelloni pasta tubes in the baking dish. Cover the cannelloni tubes with the remaining 500gm of pasta sauce and spread out evenly.
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Cover with foil and bake at approx 175 degrees for 40 Mins.
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Check if cooked by pressing cannelloni tube with the pointy tip of a knife. Remove foil.
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If firm but cooked add the shredded cheese to the top of the cannelloni
and grill until golden, about 8 mins.
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Serve with a fresh side salad and enjoy.
