Beef Cannelloni

Name: Beef Cannelloni
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 250 g of cannelloni; 500 g of beef (ground); 400 g of tomato sauce; 1 onions (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp of olive oil; 200 g of ricotta cheese; 100 g of parmesan (grated); salt; pepper; basil (fresh, for garnish)

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These pasta tubes are stuffed with ricotta, covered in a ground meat tomato sauce, and baked until bubbly. 🇮🇹 Baking in the oven for 25 min cooks the pasta through.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.00

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

550kcal

Protein30 g23%
Carbs45 g34%
Fat25 g43%
Fiber5 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a spicy touch, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce. 🌶️

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 3 months. Freeze cooked in individual portions or assembled raw.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Assemble the stuffed cannelloni raw and covered with sauce. Refrigerate. Bake on the day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 20-25 min at 160-170°C covered with aluminum foil. Microwave: medium power 3-5 min (softer pasta).

Variations

Add spinach to the ricotta filling.
Replace the beef with ground veal or pork.
Top with mozzarella before baking for a stretchier, cheesier crust.

Mistakes to avoid

Breaking the tubes while stuffing them: fill them gently with the ricotta and Parmesan mixture.
Forgetting to cover with sauce: pour the tomato sauce over all the cannelloni so they cook properly in the oven.
Taking the dish out too early: bake 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden.

Frequently asked questions

How do you stuff cannelloni?

Mix the ricotta with half of the Parmesan, then fill the cannelloni tubes with this mixture. Arrange them in a dish, pour the meat tomato sauce over them, and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan.

How do you make the beef sauce?

Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil, add the ground beef, and brown it. Add the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 10 minutes before spooning over the cannelloni.

How long should you bake cannelloni in the oven?

Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake the dish for 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden. Garnish with fresh basil before serving this hot, bubbly dish.

Which cheese should you use in the cannelloni filling?

The filling combines 200 g of ricotta with half of the 100 g of grated Parmesan. The rest of the Parmesan is sprinkled over the dish to form a golden crust at the end of baking.