Description
A comforting Italian classic, this baked cannelloni is stuffed with seasoned ground beef and creamy ricotta, topped with tangy tomato sauce and golden, bubbly mozzarella. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing dish for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Cannelloni Tubes
- 500 grams Ground Beef
- 300 grams Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 250 grams Ricotta Cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 700 ml Tomato Passata
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Basil, a handful chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the beef mixture with ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.
- Spread a layer of tomato passata on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Stuff the cannelloni tubes with the beef mixture using a spoon or piping bag and place them over the sauce.
- Pour remaining tomato passata over the filled tubes, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving, then garnish with basil or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melt and flavor.
- Letting the dish rest helps it slice cleaner and taste better.
- Swap beef for turkey or plant-based mince for variation.
- Add a splash of cream to the sauce for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: baked cannelloni, beef and mozzarella cannelloni, Italian comfort food, cheesy pasta bake, stuffed pasta recipe