Easy recipe for Courgette and Ricotta Cannelloni - VJ cooks (2024)

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This courgette and ricotta cannelloni is the perfect vegetarian recipe to use up all of those courgettes from your garden.

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I first made this Courgette and Ricotta Cannelloni about five years ago and I thought it was it was about time that I made it again. It is such a great way to use up courgettes especially at this time of year (February/March) when they grow so fast in New Zealand gardens. The taste of the fried courgette goes so well with the subtle flavours of the ricotta and lemon.

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Some people call them zucchini but they are mostly called courgettes in New Zealand and Australia. You could also make this recipe if you are growing marrow.

HOW TO MAKE COURGETTE and ricotta cannelloni:

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First of all grate the courgette and squeeze out all of the water. Sauté the onion until soft then add the courgettes, once they have cooked for a few minutes add the crushed garlic and lemon zest then stir it all together. Add the ricotta and lemon juice to the fry pan then season generously with salt and pepper.

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You can use traditional dried cannelloni in this recipe but I find them a little bit time consuming to fill up so I decided to use fresh lasagne sheets. Place the delicious courgette and ricotta mixture at one end of the the lasagne sheet and roll it up. Keep doing this until you have used up all of the mixture, line them all up side-by-side in a oven proof dish. Finish it off with crushed tomatoes, Italian herbs and top with lots of grated cheese.

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Bake your cannelloni in the oven until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the pasta is cooked through.I like serve my cannelloni hot with crusty garlic bread and a fresh green salad.

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This recipe really is a great way to use up courgettes the flavours with the ricotta and lemon go so nicely together, I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. If you want more ideas check out my recipe for Courgette Rigatoni.

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More easy pasta recipes to try:

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Chorizo tomato pasta

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Courgette and ricotta cannelloni

Yield: 4 serves

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

This courgette and ricotta cannelloni is the perfect vegetarian recipe to use up all of those courgettes from your garden.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 750gcourgettes, grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 200gricotta
  • 1 can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Italian herbs
  • 400g fresh lasagne sheets
  • 1 cup grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C fanbake.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large frypan and sauté onion until soft.
  3. Grate the courgettes then squeeze out the excess liquid in a clean tea towel.
  4. Fry the courgettes turning them frequently, for about 5 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and lemon zest then fry for a few more minutes.
  5. Add the ricotta and lemon juice then stir it all together. Season generously to taste with plenty of salt and pepper.
  6. Cut the fresh lasagne sheets into 8 even pieces then divide the ricotta mix between them and roll up lengthways into cannelloni.
  7. In an oven proof dish pour in half of the crushed tomatoes and sprinkle over half of the Italian herbs, stir both together.
  8. Sit the cannelloni on top of the sauce, seam-side down.
  9. Pour over the rest of the tomatoes and Italian herbs then spread to cover all of the cannelloni.
  10. Scatter over the grated cheese then bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  11. Serve with crusty garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 455Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 743mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 4gSugar: 16gProtein: 27g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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  1. Ruby

    If I don’t have enough zucchini - can I sub other vege like spinach?
    Thanks

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    • VJ cooks

      Yes, that should work.

      Reply

  2. Charli

    Would this freeze well? Method for doing so?

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    • VJ cooks

      Hi Charli, yes this could be frozen. Allow the pasta dish to cool to room temperature. Within two hours of making the dish, place portions in ziplock bags or an airtight container. Freeze for up to two months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat in the microwave or on the stove top until piping hot.

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  3. Carolyn

    Would this work with the dried Cannelloni? Can’t always get fresh.

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    • VJ cooks

      Yes it would. It might take longer to cook through though.

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Easy recipe for Courgette and Ricotta Cannelloni - VJ cooks (2024)

FAQs

Who sells spinach and ricotta cannelloni? ›

ASDA Meal for One Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni 400g - ASDA Groceries.

How do you cook store bought cannelloni? ›

Place cannelloni in dish and cover generously with sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil. If frozen, bake in 400°F oven for approx. 45-50 minutes.

Can I use lasagne sheets instead of cannelloni? ›

If you feel like making your own cannelloni tubes, you can use fresh lasagne sheets. Cut them in half crossways, cover with filling and roll up - voila!

Do you boil dried cannelloni before stuffing? ›

Cannelloni is a tube shaped dry pasta about 7 cm / 3″ long and 2cm / 2/3″ wide. It is stuffed with filling, covered in a sauce and cheese then baked. It does not need to be cooked before filling, it softens when baked in the oven.

How do you fill cannelloni tubes without piping bag? ›

For shells and cannoli, I just use a good zip lock bag.
  1. Place the filling in the quart size bag with the zipper up.
  2. Close the bag enough to get as much air you can out.
  3. Place the filling in the refrigerator in a tall cup or mug with the zipper up as you are getting the shells ready.
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Which brand of ricotta is best for cannoli? ›

Classic Cannoli Ricotta | Galbani Cheese.

What does cannelloni mean in Italian? ›

Cannelloni (Italian: [kannelˈloːni]; English: "large reeds") are a cylindrical type of egg-based stuffed pasta generally served baked with a filling and covered by a sauce in Italian cuisine.

What is the liquid leftover from making ricotta? ›

The liquid whey left over from making ricotta is really healthy. Cover and refrigerate it to use in breads, soups, and smoothies instead of milk or water. You can also use it instead of water when cooking pasta or rice. Or, if you're really adventurous, try drinking it plain (you'll make your great-grandma proud).

What is the difference between cannoli and cannelloni? ›

Cannelloni—not to be confused with the Italian tubular dessert cannoli—is a type of lasagna noodle; the term "manicotti" can refer to the same pasta or the baked dish. Dried cannelloni and manicotti tubes are sold both plain and ribbed.

What is a substitute for cannelloni shells? ›

Rice-flour crepes make a great substitute for cannelloni pasta - oregonlive.com.

What's the difference between cannelloni and lasagna sheets? ›

Cannelloni is in the same pasta family to lasagne, and is usually paired with the same ingredients. The only difference is that with cannelloni, the sheets are rolled around the filling, rather than layered up with it. This looks very different upon serving, and makes for a real difference in texture.

What do Italians use instead of ricotta in lasagna? ›

If you Google authentic Italian lasagna you will find that Italians use béchamel sauce and NOT ricotta in their recipe.

Why do people use cottage cheese instead of ricotta in lasagna? ›

The Best Cheese For Lasagna

Ricotta brings the rich creaminess while cottage cheese lightens things up and seasons the whole dish.

Can I use dry lasagne sheets for cannelloni? ›

You can use dried lasagna sheets or dried cannelloni noodles. If you only have stores that carry dried pasta try and look for lasagna sheets not noodles and the only reason I say that is because the lasagna noodles are thinner, but if that is all you can find then use that!

How do you fill dry cannelloni tubes? ›

Cannelloni tips

Use these tips to ensure your cannelloni is always a success: If you use dry cannelloni tubes, the easiest way to fill them is by piping the filling into the pasta. Alternatively, use a teaspoon to push the filling into the tubes.

What is the best tool for stuffing manicotti? ›

Use your cake frosting tool to stuff manicotti and stuff shells easily and mess free! Manicotti, Stuffed shells, Cooking tips.

How do you fill manicotti shells without breaking them? ›

How to Fill Shells Without Breaking Them. I recommend using a long narrow spoon to stuff the manicotti to prevent breaks. If you can, use a pastry bag fitted with a large tip to easily pipe the filling. A gallon resealable plastic bag with a small portion of the edge cut off also works well.

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