Italian Baked Cannelloni

Italian Baked Cannelloni
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    448

Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this heartwarming baked cannelloni. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, blending rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and perfectly al dente pasta shells. A true labor of love that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    198 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    24 g
  • Sodium
    826 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    58 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and sauté ground beef with the onion, sage, and rosemary; cook until meat is evenly browned and crumbly. Drain fat. Add salt and 1/2 cup white wine; cook until wine is evaporated. Set mixture aside.

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02 Step

Recipe View To make the Béchamel sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until well incorporated. Stir in milk and bring to a slow boil until mixture thickens. Remove sauce from the heat. In a steady stream, pour the béchamel into the beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly. Stir the sauce into the meat mixture. Stir in the cubed mozzarella.

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03 Step

Recipe View In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté onion until soft and translucent. Add 1/2 cup white wine and let it cook down to evaporate; add stewed tomatoes and salt. Mix well; simmer for 15 minutes.

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04 Step

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, a few at a time, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; using a slotted spoon, remove immediately to a pot filled with cold water. Lift pasta out with slotted spoon and arrange on a flat surface.

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05 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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06 Step

Recipe View Spoon a line of filling into each shell, starting from one end and using your finger to push the filling inside of each shell. Place cannelloni in prepared baking dish and cover with tomato sauce mixture.

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07 Step

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until heated through; when finished baking, allow to stand for 5 minutes and serve.

For a richer flavor, use half ground beef and half ground pork in the filling.
Make the meat sauce and béchamel ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.
Fresh mozzarella is recommended for the best flavor and texture.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 149 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Emmet Kessler

    This recipe is a winner! The filling is so flavorful, and the tomato sauce is the perfect complement.

  • Cory Mcclure

    This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's well worth the effort. The end result is amazing!

  • Madie Abernathy

    I like to put a layer of mozzarella on top, before putting it into the oven. It comes out perfectly!

  • Kennith Gleichner

    I used half ground beef and half ground pork in the filling, as suggested, and it was delicious!

  • Rosetta Reilly

    The béchamel sauce adds a lovely richness to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Nicholaus Spinka

    My family loved this recipe! I will definitely be making this again!

  • Saige Beer

    I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.

  • Lenore Mcglynn

    I added some ricotta cheese to the meat mixture. It was amazing!

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