Unusual Onions and Catalan Cannelloni | Made in Spain with Chef José Andrés | Full Episode

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide protein at a lower cost.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and still flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain the pasta and set aside to cool slightly.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in spinach and ricotta cheese, mixing until well combined.

Season with basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Fill each pasta tube with the meat and cheese mixture.

Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

Arrange the filled canelones in the dish and cover with remaining tomato sauce.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

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