Cannelloni al Forno
Cannelloni al Forno is a classic Italian dish, featuring pasta tubes filled with a rich and flavorful meat sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Grated parmesan cheese - 1 cup
- Béchamel sauce - 2 cups
- Tomato sauce - 2 cups
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Ground beef - 500 grams
- Cannelloni pasta tubes - 12
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fill each cannelloni tube with the meat sauce and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Pour the béchamel sauce over the cannelloni, making sure they are completely covered.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the cannelloni rest for a few minutes before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 8g
