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SPINACH CANNELLONI Serves 4
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INGREDIENTS
1 large bunch spinach (should make about 4 cups)
5 oz fresh lasagna pasta sheets
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 egg white
2-3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp marjoram
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 egg white
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
4 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup water

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350°F / 170°C.

Remove stems from spinach and wash thoroughly to remove dirt and sand.
Place in large skillet over medium high heat with 1/4 cup water and steam for 5 minutes or until the spinach wilts.

Cool and squeeze out excess wetness with your hands. Cut up fine and set aside.

In a heavy skillet, sauté the chopped onion in oil over medium heat till the onion turns soft. Add garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, salt, marjoram, pepper and sauté for another couple of minutes.

Put this sautéed seasoning mixture, with a separated egg white into food processor. Puree until mixture is mixed but not fine. Transfer to large bowl.

Stir in the spinach, ricotta and parmesan cheese, the breadcrumbs and parsley and mix thoroughly.

Take a lightly oil 9×12″ baking dish. Spread 1/2 cup of tomato sauce on bottom.

Cut the lasagna sheets in half lengthwise and lay on your clean kitchen counter.

Spread the mixture across the sheet smoothly.

Roll the sheet towards top, wet the top edge and gently press down to seal.

Keep spreading mixture on the sheets and keep rolling upwards until mixture is used up. Cut all the rolls in half and place them in baking dish, seam down.

Spread remaining tomato sauce on top, then sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Cover lightly, pop in the oven and bake for about 30 mins until the dish is bubbling and the cheese golden or until pasta is cooked.

Remove from the oven an let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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