Name: Zucchini Cannelloni Stuffed with Ricotta and Leafy Greens Recipe
Yield: 6

Ingredients

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For the sauce:
- 1 quantity Tomato & Garlic Sauce
For the filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 10 silverbeet leaves or other seasonal greens, washed, stems removed and finely sliced
- 300 g ricotta
- 2 eggs
- 1 nutmeg, finely grated
- 70 g parmesan grated – use 50 g for filling and reserve 20 g for topping
- zest of a lemon
- 1 handful of mixed soft-leaved herbs (e.g. basil, oregano, parsley), finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the cannelloni:
- 3 large zucchini, washed

What to do

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Prepare all of the ingredients based on the instructions in the ingredients list.
To make the filling:
1. Warm the olive oil in a frying pan.
2. Gently sauté the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes in the olive oil.
3. Add the seasonal leafy greens (e.g. silverbeet) to the pan and stir to coat in oil. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. Drain off any excess liquid created during the cooking process.
6. Mix the ricotta, eggs, grated nutmeg, parmesan, lemon zest, herbs, salt and pepper in the large mixing bowl.
7. Add the greens, mix well, taste and season if necessary.
8. Store in the fridge until needed.
To make the zucchini cannelloni:
1. Peel the zucchini lengthways using the wide peeler to create wide strips.
2. Set aside.
To assemble and serve the cannelloni:
1. Spread half the quantity of the Tomato & Garlic Sauce onto the base of the large, shallow baking dish.
2. Place a zucchini ribbon on the bench and spoon 1 tbsp of the ricotta mixture onto the narrowest end.
3. Roll up to form a ‘cannelloni’, and place into the prepared baking dish with one open end facing up.
4. Repeat with the remaining zucchini ribbons and ricotta mixture.
5. Pour the rest of the tomato sauce over the cannelloni and top with the remaining parmesan.
6. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the zucchini is soft when tested with a fork.

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