Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pasta
Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cook the cannelloni tubes in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until slightly soft but still firm. Drain and set aside to cool.
- 2
Prepare the Filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the parsley, ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
Assembly
- 3
Stuff the Cannelloni
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, carefully fill each cannelloni tube with the beef filling mixture. Place the stuffed tubes in a baking dish.
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour about half of the sauce over the stuffed cannelloni in the baking dish.
- 5
Add the Topping
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the cannelloni. Pour the remaining tomato sauce on top.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Cannelloni
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
