Cannelloni with minced meat and tomato sauce

A Hearty Italian Tradition

Cannelloni with Meat Sauce Filling: A Hearty Italian Tradition

In the diverse world of pasta dishes, cannelloni with meat sauce filling hold a special place. These tubular noodles, originating in Italy, capture the hearts of food lovers worldwide with their hearty filling and aromatic sauce.

A Taste of Italy on Your Plate

While preparing cannelloni with meat sauce filling isn't as simple as spaghetti, the effort is well worth it. The combination of ground meat, tomatoes, herbs, and spices creates a filling that's simply delicious. Encased in cannelloni and baked with béchamel sauce and Parmesan, this dish is a visual and culinary delight.

A Versatile Dish for Any Occasion

Cannelloni with meat sauce filling are an ideal dish for various occasions. Whether it's a hearty family lunch, a cozy dinner with friends, or a sophisticated meal for guests, this pasta creation always fits the bill.

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Made with Love - A Treat for the Whole Family

Preparing cannelloni with meat sauce filling may not be as quick as noodle dishes with simple sauces, but it's worth investing some time in the preparation. The joy and satisfaction of eating are even greater when you know you've made this delicious dish yourself with love and passion.

• ground beef

• onion

• cloves garlic

• Salt

• tomatoes

• tomato paste

• vegetable broth

• Salt, pepper, oregano

•  butter

• flour

• milk

• nutmeg

• cannelloni

• Parmesan cheese

Variations and Experimentation

Creativity knows no bounds when it comes to cannelloni with meat sauce filling. You can add various vegetables to the filling, refine the béchamel sauce with different spices, or top the cannelloni with mozzarella or other cheese.

Cannelloni with Meat Sauce Filling -

A Piece of Italy for Your Home

Bring a taste of Italy home with this recipe and create a dish that will impress your family and friends. Let yourself be enchanted by the Mediterranean atmosphere and savor the unique taste of this Italian pasta creation.

Ingredients:

500 g	ground beef
1	Onion
2	garlic, finely chopped
1 can	crusehd tomatoes
1 tsp	tomatoe paste
100 ml	vegetable broth
Salt, pepper, oregano
For the Bechamel sauce:
50 g	butter
50 g	flour
500 ml	milk
Salt, nutmeg
22	cannelloni
50 g	Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Meat filling:
   

2. Sauté the onion and garlic in a little oil until translucent.

3. Add the ground beef and brown crumbly.

4. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and oregano and simmer for about 15 minutes.

5. Béchamel sauce:
   

6. Melt the butter in a saucepan.

7. Add the flour and whisk until light and roux.

8. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly and bring to a boil.

9. Season with salt and nutmeg.

10. Fill the cannelloni:
    

11. Fill the cannelloni with the meat filling.

12. Layer the casserole:
    

13. Pour some béchamel sauce into a baking dish.

14. Arrange the filled cannelloni side by side.

15. Pour the remaining béchamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

16. Bake:

17. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (upper/lower heat) for about 30 minutes.

Tips:

• Do not cook the cannelloni before filling.

• The meat filling can be refined with other ingredients such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms as desired.

• Instead of béchamel sauce, ricotta can also be used for topping.

• Cannelloni also taste good cold and are therefore perfect for taking with you.

This recipe is really quick and easy to make and is guaranteed to be a success! So what are you waiting for? Try it out today!

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