Cannelloni with ham and cheese
Description
If you want to make a hearty and delicious lunch or dinner, then this recipe for ham and cheese cannelloni is just for you. You can optionally enhance the dish with vegetables, tomato sauce, and other filling ingredients, while this version can confidently be called a quick and easy option.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The ingredients of this dish can be varied according to your taste preferences. For example, if you don't have ricotta on hand, you can use soft cheese or cottage cheese instead.
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Step 2
2. To prepare the filling, cut the hard cheese and ham into small cubes. Mix with ricotta.
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Step 3
3. Add the egg, season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly. If desired, the recipe for cannelloni with ham and cheese can also be supplemented with herbs or vegetables.
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Step 4
4. Place the cannelloni in boiling salted water for just a couple of minutes. Then drain in a colander and cool.
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Step 5
5. Now you can prepare the sauce. To do this, melt a piece of butter and add flour. Constantly stir to avoid lumps, and cook until slightly golden. Pour in milk and simmer the sauce until thickened. Spread a small amount of the sauce over the bottom and sides of the baking dish.
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Step 6
6. Carefully fill the cannelloni with the filling and place them in a baking dish.
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Step 7
7. Top the homemade ham and cheese cannelloni with the remaining béchamel sauce or, for example, a tomato sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese and place in a preheated oven.
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Step 8
8. Bake the dish in the oven for about 20 minutes, then place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes to form a delicious crust. Before serving, sprinkle the cannelloni with fresh herbs.