Hearty Stuffed Cannelloni Delight

A stunning hearty dish — love at first fork! Stuffed pasta tubes prepared this way always turn out perfect! The sauce plays an important role in this, for which it is better not to use heavy cream. Perfect for a family meal.
cook time: 2h 30 min
Liam Carson
Hearty Stuffed Cannelloni Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278
Calories
19g
Fat
13g
Carbs
10g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Cannelloni 250 g

Filling:

Minced meat 600 g
bell pepper 2 pc
Tomato paste 2 tbsp
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Sauce:

Tomato paste 2 tbsp
Cream 350 ml
Mozzarella 200 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make stuffed pasta tubes? First, prepare all the necessary ingredients for the filling.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the bell peppers in running water, remove stems and seeds. Cut into small cubes.

Step 3

Step 3
Heat a frying pan on the stove, add oil, add chopped bell peppers and fry for about 7 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. If desired, you can replace one pepper with onions. Peel, finely chop and fry with pepper.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the minced meat in a bowl, add the fried peppers, tomato paste, salt and ground pepper. Mix well. If desired, add any spices to your liking.

Step 5

Step 5
Fill the cannelloni with the minced meat as tightly as possible and place in the baking dish as close together as possible. An article on this topic will help you with choosing pasta. There is a link to it at the end of the recipe.

Step 6

Step 6
Prepare all ingredients for the sauce. Grate the mozzarella on a coarse grater. You will learn how to replace different types of cheese by reading the article at the end of this recipe.

Step 7

Step 7
Combine the cream with tomato paste and stir until smooth. You can use cream of any fat content, just keep in mind that the calorie content of the dish will depend on it.

Step 8

Step 8
Pour the sauce over the cannelloni and place in the oven preheated to 180°C and bake for about 35 minutes. The times are approximate, please be guided by the operating characteristics of your equipment. Read more about ovens in the article below the steps.

Step 9

Step 9
Remove the pasta tubes stuffed with minced meat in a creamy sauce from the oven, sprinkle the cannelloni with grated mozzarella and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes. Let the stuffed tubes cool slightly, place on serving plates and serve. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Bon appetit!

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