PANCAKE CANNELLONI

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Give pancakes a savoury twist with this Italian-style meatball, spinach and ricotta filling, topped with gooey mozzarella that's ideal for Shrove Tuesday or everyday dining.

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

420g pack free-range pork meatballs
400g bag fresh spinach
2 tbsp basil pesto
250g tub ricotta
1 egg , beaten
ΒΌ tsp ground nutmeg
8 pre-made pancakes
500g carton passata
1 garlic clove , crushed
125g ball mozzarella , torn
1 bunch of basil , leaves only

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high and cook the meatballs for 12-15 mins on a baking tray or following pack instructions. Cut each one in half and set aside.
  • Tip the spinach into a large colander over the sink. Pour boiling water over to wilt it and leave to drain thoroughly. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid and chop finely. Mix the spinach with the pesto, ricotta, egg and nutmeg, then season to taste.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Pour the passata over the bottom of an ovenproof dish and stir in the garlic. Divide the spinach mixture between the pancakes, spreading it out in a long strip in the centre. Add meatball pieces to each one, then roll the pancake up to seal in the filling. Lay the stuffed pancakes on the passata base and top with the mozzarella. Bake for 30 mins until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Scatter over basil leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

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