Name: Spinach Beef Cannelloni (Manicotti)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1/2 onion (, finely chopped); 1 carrot (, small, finely chopped (optional)); 1 celery rib (, finely chopped (optional)); 800g / 28oz crushed tomato (, canned); 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock / broth (, low sodium (or vegetable)); 1/2 tsp EACH thyme, oregano, salt, pepper; 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (, optional); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1/2 onion (, finely chopped); 500g / 1lb beef mince (, lean); 250g / 8oz frozen spinach, chopped (, thawed, excess liquid squeezed out (Note 1)); 1 beef bouillon cube (, crumbled (Note 2)); 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 21 - 24 cannelloni tubes (220g/7oz) (OR 10 Manicotti tubes (Note 3)); 2 cups mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated (or other melting cheese)); Chopped parsley (, garnish (optional))