Cannelloni with mushrooms and minced meat
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This simple cannelloni with mushrooms and minced meat is easy enough to recreate even for a beginner cook. The juicy filling pairs perfectly with the pasta and tomato sauce. Moreover, the dish is quite filling, making it an excellent option for lunch. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, you need to prepare the minced meat. The best option is to make it yourself by combining some pork and beef. To save time and effort, you can, of course, buy ready-made minced meat.
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Step 2
2. Mushrooms can be an equal ingredient in the filling or just slightly enhance the flavor of the meat. You can use absolutely any mushrooms available (both fresh and frozen). Peel the onion, mushrooms, and garlic, then dice them into small cubes. Other vegetables can also be used in the recipe for cannelloni with mushrooms and minced meat.
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Step 3
3. Heat a little olive oil in a skillet and first add the onion, then the garlic after a couple of minutes.
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Step 4
4. When the onion is slightly sautéed, add the meat and mushroom mixture to the pan. Mix thoroughly to avoid lumps and cook for about 7–10 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add spices and 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce. Simmer until done, then add chopped parsley and remove from heat. Let the filling cool.
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Step 6
6. Place half of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a heatproof dish (if the sauce has no spices, season with salt and pepper to taste and add dried herbs).
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Step 7
7. Fill the cannelloni with the filling that has cooled well.
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Step 8
8. Place in a mold in a single layer.
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Step 9
9. Pour the remaining tomato sauce on top. If desired, the homemade cannelloni with mushrooms and minced meat can also be supplemented with Béchamel sauce.
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Step 10
10. Grate the cheese and sprinkle it on top. Place the dish into a preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs.