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😋 Cómo preparar CANELONES de POLLO y PATÉ - Receta tradicional

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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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
1 pollo
1 cabeza de ajo
2 hojas de laurel
2 pimintos choriceros
4 tomates maduros
200gr de paté
250gr de bechamel
75 gr de parmesano
1 ramillete de perejil
Pasta de canelón
Aceite de oliva virgen extra
Pimienta negra
Sal

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

Cook the chicken with garlic, bay leaves, and pimientos choriceros until fully cooked.

2

Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with the paté, diced tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper.

3

Fill the cannelloni pasta with the chicken and paté mixture.

4

Place the filled cannelloni in a baking dish, cover with bechamel sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

5

Bake until the top is golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

CaneloniCannelloni
Local Name: Canelones

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