Cannelloni in tomato sauce
Description
Incredibly juicy, appetizing, and delicious homemade cannelloni in tomato sauce, complemented with traditional béchamel sauce, make a perfect choice for a hearty dinner or lunch. If desired, the filling can be made not only with meat but also with vegetables, for example
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare the tomato sauce, first sauté the minced garlic in a small amount of olive oil. Then add the sauce (you can use store-bought sauce or make your own by blending fresh tomatoes without the skin). Season with salt and pepper to taste, add spices. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for a short while, then set it aside.
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Step 2
2. Heat a small amount of oil in a separate skillet. Add the meat filling and spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until almost done. This recipe for cannelloni in tomato sauce can also be used with other fillings—vegetable or cheese, for example. Remove the cooked filling from the heat and let it cool.
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Step 3
3. The next step is preparing the "Béchamel" sauce. Melt a small piece of butter and add flour to it. Stir continuously until golden, then gradually pour in the milk. Simmer the sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until thickened, then set aside.
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Step 4
4. Spread a couple of spoons of tomato sauce on the bottom of a heatproof baking dish. Fill the cannelloni with the cooled filling and place them in the dish.
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Step 5
5. Spoon the "Béchamel" sauce and spread it evenly over the entire surface. If desired, homemade cannelloni in tomato sauce can be made without adding Béchamel.
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Step 6
6. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the cannelloni, making sure it covers them completely. Finally, grate the cheese on a medium grater and sprinkle it over the top of the dish.
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Step 7
7. Bake the cannelloni in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.