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Canelones de carne y bechamel, una delicia gratinada

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Canelones

Cultural Context

Canelones, originating from Italy, have found a special place in Spanish cuisine, particularly in Catalonia. Traditionally filled with a mixture of meat and cheese, they are often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish highlights the joy of sharing hearty meals, and today, variations abound, with fillings ranging from vegetables to seafood, reflecting local tastes and creativity.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 gr de carne picada de cerdo y ternera
1 cebolla
2 dientes de ajos
80 gr de paté de hígado de cerdo
20 placas de pasta para canelones
Salsa de tomate
Queso rallado
Sal
Pimienta
70 gr de mantequilla
70 gr de harina de trigo
1 litro de leche
Nuez moscada

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide protein at a lower cost.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and still flavorful.

1

Cocinar la carne picada de cerdo y ternera con la cebolla y los ajos picados.

2

Agregar el paté de hígado de cerdo y mezclar bien.

3

Rellenar las placas de pasta para canelones con la mezcla de carne.

4

Colocar los canelones en una fuente para hornear.

5

Cubrir con salsa de tomate y espolvorear con queso rallado.

6

Preparar la bechamel derritiendo la mantequilla y añadiendo la harina.

7

Agregar la leche poco a poco, removiendo hasta que espese.

8

Sazonar con sal, pimienta y nuez moscada.

9

Verter la bechamel sobre los canelones y gratinar en el horno.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

CaneloniCannelloni
Local Name: Canelones

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