This classic, yet simple, recipe uses fresh lasagna sheets rolled around a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, nestled in a delicious marinara sauce and topped with melting mozzarella and parmesan.
1Plunge the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds then transfer to a bowl of iced water to stop it from cooking.
2Drain the spinach. Squeeze out the excess liquid and cut into ½-inch pieces.
3Place a saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until starting to soften. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
4Add the spinach and ricotta to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Grate the lemon zest over the bowl to capture the zest and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the bowl aside.
5Place a saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute, or until golden brown. Add the tomatoes, remaining salt and sugar and stir to combine. Pour the sauce into a 12-inch x 7½-inch x 2-inch baking dish.
6Place approximately 1/3 cup of the filling onto a lasagna sheet along bottom edge and roll to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling.
7Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 45 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
8Place the lasagna rolls in the dish, gently pressing the join side down into the sauce. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and parmesan.
9To prevent sticking, top with parchment paper and then cover with foil.
10Once preheated, place the dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, remove the foil and parchment paper and continue cooking.
11The cannelloni should be golden brown and bubbling. If not, cook it a little longer.