Spinach and Poultry Cannelloni

Spinach and Poultry Cannelloni recipe videos

Spinach and Poultry Cannelloni is a classic Italian-American baked pasta dish featuring large pasta tubes filled with a savory mixture of ground poultry (often chicken or turkey) and spinach, typically bound with ricotta cheese and herbs. It's then covered in a creamy béchamel or tomato-based sauce and baked until bubbly. The dish is a hearty, comforting main course popular in Italian-inspired home cooking and restaurants.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good amount of protein from the poultry and cheese, along with complex carbohydrates from the pasta. It's also a source of iron and vitamins from the spinach, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving, depending on the sauce and cheese used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin A	250 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Calcium	220 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Folate	110 mcg DFE

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, cannelloni represents the Italian tradition of 'pasta al forno' (baked pasta), a method that transforms simple ingredients into a communal, comforting feast. Nutritionally, pairing spinach with poultry is a smart combination, as the vitamin C in the tomato sauce (if used) can help enhance the absorption of iron from the spinach.