If you’re looking for a lunch idea that is filling, creamy, and packed with flavor, these vegan cannelloni are a fantastic choice.
We filled the cannelloni with a delicious, spiced tomato mixture, then topped them with a creamy sauce and baked them until golden brown. The result is tender, juicy cannelloni featuring a wonderful combination of tomato filling and creamy topping. We finished the dish with fresh basil; not only does it look beautiful, but it also adds a pleasant freshness that perfectly complements the rich flavors.
This is the kind of dish that’s perfect for days when you crave something warm, comforting, and hearty. It’s also great for preparing in advance—you can assemble the cannelloni, store them in the fridge, and bake them right before lunch. Although cannelloni might look a bit complex, they are actually quite simple to make. Filling them takes the most time, but the oven does most of the work after that.
Cannelloni are best enjoyed hot, while the filling is still juicy, the sauce is creamy, and the edges are nicely browned. Save this recipe and give it a try—we’re sure it will quickly become one of those recipes you return to again and again! Recipe
Recipe
Vegan Stuffed Cannelloni
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 200 g soy mince
- 100 g fresh spinach
- 350 g tomato purée
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp basil
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
Topping
- 250 g tofu
- 130 g soy cream
- 5 g soy sauce
- 50 ml unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 lime or lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Pasta
- 12 cannelloni tubes
Instructions
Filling
- Heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and onion.
- Add the spinach and soy mince (if using dry mince, soak it in boiling water beforehand).
- Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the tomato purée and all the spices.
- Cook together for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and let cool.
Topping
- Place all the topping ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Preparing the cannelloni
- Transfer the filling into a piping bag or a plastic bag with one corner cut off.
- Take a cannelloni tube and pipe the filling into it. 3) Place in a baking dish and repeat the process with the remaining cannelloni.
- Finally, pour the sauce over the cannelloni.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 200°C.
