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Meat Cannelloni

Cultural Context

Meat Cannelloni is a beloved dish from Italy, particularly popular in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Traditionally made with a rich filling of ground meats and herbs, it reflects the Italian love for hearty, comforting meals. Often served during family gatherings and special occasions, this dish has become a staple in Italian cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide, with various adaptations and fillings.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Fresh lasagne sheets
1 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stick
500 g / 17 oz minced meat
700 g / 25 oz tomato puree
A glass of red wine
Half a glass of milk
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
35 g / 1.25 oz butter
35 g / 1.25 oz flour
350 ml / 12 fl oz milk
Nutmeg

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bechamel sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + flour

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

cannelloni tubes

🥗Healthier: zucchini slices

💰Cheaper: lasagna sheets

Zucchini slices are low-carb, while lasagna sheets are cost-effective.

1

Preheat your oven.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.

4

Add minced meat; cook until browned.

5

Stir in tomato puree, salt, and pepper; simmer for a few minutes.

6

Prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter, adding flour, and whisking in milk until thickened; season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

7

Fill lasagne sheets with the meat mixture and roll them up.

8

Spread a layer of béchamel sauce in a baking dish, arrange filled lasagne, cover with remaining béchamel sauce.

9

Bake until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyglutenegg

Also Known As

Cannelloni di CarneCannelloni al Forno
Local Name: Cannelloni di carne

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