Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce – Recipe for Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce

Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce – Recipe for Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce

This delightful Italian dish combines the rich flavors of ground meat and creamy white sauce. It's a nutritious and easy-to-prepare meal, taking approximately 40 minutes to make. Below is a recipe for three servings.


Ingredients for Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce:

Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce


For the Cannelloni:

  • Cannelloni pasta (as needed)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese (as needed)

For the Filling:

  • 250 grams ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

For the White Sauce:

  • 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in hot water
  • 1 cup cooking cream
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to Prepare Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce:

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the ground beef and season with black pepper, salt, mixed spices, and dried basil. Stir well until the meat is fully cooked.
  3. Add tomato paste and mix thoroughly until the filling is evenly combined.

Prepare the White Sauce:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the dissolved beef bouillon.
  2. Pour in the cooking cream and season with black pepper and salt.
  3. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.

Assemble the Cannelloni:

  1. Stuff the cannelloni pasta with the prepared meat filling.
  2. Arrange the stuffed cannelloni in a Pyrex baking dish.
  3. Pour the white sauce evenly over the cannelloni, ensuring they are well-covered.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.

Bake the Dish:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Bake the dish for about 15 minutes, or until the ingredients are fully cooked and the cheese is melted and golden.

Serve:

Remove the dish from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve hot. This creamy and savory Cannelloni with Meat and White Sauce is perfect for family meals or entertaining guests.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Italian meal! Buon appetito!

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