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Meat Stuffed Cannelloni

Meat Stuffed Cannelloni

A comforting baked pasta dish filled with rich meat and creamy cheese, topped with golden melted mozzarella and a savory tomato sauce.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 cannelloni pasta tubes
  • 400 grams ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion and garlic until soft, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Let cool slightly and mix with ricotta.
  3. Spread a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
  4. Fill cannelloni tubes with the meat mixture and arrange in the dish.
  5. Pour remaining tomato sauce over and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the pasta to prevent breaking
  • Let the dish rest before serving for better structure
  • Use freshly grated cheese for best melting
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: meat stuffed cannelloni, baked pasta, italian comfort food, cheesy pasta dish