Take your taste buds on a journey to Italy with this delicious Cannelloni Florentine with Truffle Cream. Combining fragrant truffle cream sauce with spinach and ricotta-filled pasta, this dish is a classic Italian favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 package cannelloni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cannelloni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add white wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream, truffle oil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and spinach.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Stuff cannelloni pasta with ricotta cheese mixture and arrange in the baking dish. Pour remaining cream sauce over the cannelloni.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 459 calories; 36.3 g fat; 12.1 g carbohydrates; 17.7 g protein; 104 mg cholesterol; 622 mg sodium.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Cannelloni Florentine with Truffle Cream with a side of crusty Italian bread and a salad for a complete Italian meal. Enjoy with a glass of red wine for a truly authentic Italian experience.
This delicious Cannelloni Florentine with Truffle Cream is a classic Italian favorite that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy!
