Side dishe for 6

Spinach Ricotta Zucchini Cannelloni

Name: Spinach Ricotta Zucchini Cannelloni
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 large thick zucchini; 14 oz can crushed tomatoes; 18 oz frozen spinach; 18 oz ricotta; 2 x-large eggs; 3 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 pinch salt to taste (optional)

$6.63for 440 minServes 6

Zucchini rolls filled with spinach, ricotta, eggs, and garlic bake in crushed tomatoes with melted mozzarella.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1.25 lb$1.79/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.24Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.12Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 18 oz$0.10/oz typical	18 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Cottage cheese, 18 oz$0.17/oz typical	18 oz	$3.06Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.94

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.66 per serving$6.63 for 4

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Ingredients

2 large thick zucchini
14 oz can crushed tomatoes
18 oz frozen spinach
18 oz ricotta
2 x-large eggs
3 cloves garlic
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1 pinch salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and thaw the spinach, squeezing out as much water as possible.
Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips and mince the garlic.
Mix spinach, ricotta, eggs, garlic, and salt in a bowl until combined.
Spread half the crushed tomatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and roll the filling inside the zucchini strips.
Arrange the rolls in the dish, cover them with the remaining tomatoes, and sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling, browned, and fully set.

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