Delicious vegan cannelloni filled with creamy plant-based ricotta and baked in rich tomato sauce. An easy, dairy-free Italian comfort meal.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup vegan ricotta (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce & Pasta
- 12–14 cannelloni tubes
- 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Next, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and mushrooms, then sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. After that, stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
Then, transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl. Add the vegan ricotta, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Mix well until creamy and fully combined.
Meanwhile, spread half of the marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a baking dish.
Next, carefully fill each cannelloni tube with the ricotta mixture. Arrange the filled tubes in a single layer over the sauce.
Afterward, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the cannelloni. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Then, cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Finally, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
🌱 Benefits of Vegan Cannelloni
First, this vegan cannelloni is completely dairy-free, making it suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance.
Additionally, the plant-based ricotta provides a creamy texture without cholesterol or animal products.
Moreover, spinach and mushrooms add fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that support overall health.
Furthermore, this dish is hearty and satisfying, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
In addition, vegan cannelloni can be prepared ahead of time, making it ideal for meal prep or entertaining.
Finally, it delivers classic Italian comfort food flavors in a healthier, plant-based way.
