Ingredients for 6 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
50 g butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
500 g mince
800 g chopped tomatoes
450 g frozen spinach
2 teaspoons dried basil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
18 cannelloni tubes
2 tubs (500g) four cheese sauce
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
Add the mince and brown, then add the tomatoes, spinach, basil and seasoning. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and cook for 5 minutes to thicken. Cool.
Fill the cannelloni tubes by piping or spooning the meat mixture in.
Then place in a lightly greased shallow oven proof dish side by side.
Gently heat the four cheese sauce, then spoon over the cannelloni.
Place in the oven and cook for 30 - 35 minutes.
Serve as suggested with a crisp green salad.