The BEST Cheesy Baked Cannelloni Recipe EVER!

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a more affordable cheese with a similar flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and retains nutrients.

Slice shallots.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Grate the carrots and add them to the pan.

Fry the shallots and carrots for 2-3 minutes.

Add mixed ground meat (pork and beef) to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme.

Add tomato paste and butter, then mix well until mashed.

Sprinkle in flour and mix thoroughly.

Pour in milk and season with salt and nutmeg, then mix until combined.

Brush the baking dish with sauce.

Fill the cannelloni with the meat mixture.

Spread sauce on top of the filled cannelloni.

Grate parmesan cheese over the top.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes.

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