Spinach Cannelloni
Bundles of chicken and spinach wrapped in green lasagna noodles, perfect for an Italian buffet.
Ingredients
- 1 C chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/4 t dried basil
- 1/4 t dried oregano
- 2 (1-lb, 12-oz) cans tomatoes, drained and crushed
- Salt, pepper
- 10 spinach lasagna noodles
- 1 lb spinach or 2 packages frozen spinach
- 1 1/4 C butter
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 lb grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 to 4 T half and half
- 1/8 t ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Make sauce: sauté onion and garlic in oil, add herbs and tomatoes, simmer.
- Cook noodles. Sauté spinach and chicken separately in butter.
- Combine with cheese, half and half, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Fill noodles and roll. Bake with sauce at 375°F for 20-30 minutes.