RICOTTA STUFFED CANNELONI

Ricotta Stuffed Canneloni image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, diced
1 garlic, diced
1/2 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pound ricotta
Salt and pepper
9 ounces canneloni noodles, cooked al dente
7 cloves garlic
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped coarsely
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3/4 ounce butter

Steps:

Saute onion and garlic in 1/2 tablespoon hot oil until translucent. Remove from heat and let cool. Mix with ricotta cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon this mixture into the canneloni noodles and place noodles in a buttered casserole dish. To make sauce, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until just brown. Add both cans of tomatoes with liquid and let simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce on filled canneloni. Sprinkle with Parmesan and dot with butter. Bake in preheated 400 degrees F oven for 25 minutes.