Cannelloni with meat
Description
I’m probably not mistaken when I say that among all possible filling options, this one is the most common and popular. Indeed, this simple recipe for meat-filled cannelloni has everything to please absolutely everyone, as it essentially features the beloved pasta we all enjoy, combined with meat right from the start. But this dish is not as simple as it might seem, as it tastes just like those served in the finest Italian restaurants. So, these cannelloni can confidently be prepared for a family celebration. It’s unlikely that anyone would refuse such fragrant and juicy pasta tubes filled with savory meat filling, so be sure to bookmark this recipe for meat cannelloni.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the onion and garlic, then cut the onion into 4 parts.
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Step 2
Place them in the blender bowl and chop.
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Step 3
Pour olive oil into a frying pan and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
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Step 4
Cut the beef into pieces and then grind them using a blender until it becomes minced meat.
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Step 5
Place the minced meat on the frying pan with the onion and garlic and fry together for 10 minutes.
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Step 6
Peel the tomatoes, mash them into a puree, and add to the minced meat.
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Step 7
Season the filling with salt and pepper, mix and simmer for another 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
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Step 8
In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour and sauté for a couple of minutes (it should not change color). Gradually pour in the cold milk, stirring constantly. Cook the sauce over low heat until it thickens.
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Step 9
When the minced meat filling has cooled slightly, we begin to stuff the cannelloni with it.
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Step 10
Place them in a baking dish.
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Step 11
Pour the prepared sauce over the cannelloni and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees, bake for 20 minutes.
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Step 12
While the straws are preparing, we grate the cheese on a grater or using a blender.
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Step 13
After the time has elapsed, remove the cannelloni from the oven, generously sprinkle with grated cheese, return to the oven, and bake for another 10 minutes.