Tubes (cannelloni) with minced meat on a bed of potatoes and spinach

6 servings

75 minutes

Cannelloni with minced meat on a bed of potatoes and spinach is a true embodiment of Italian culinary elegance. Pasta tubes soaked in creamy sauce are filled with tender chicken mince, while their base—a soft blend of potatoes and spinach—gives the dish a balance of flavor and texture. The origins of the dish trace back to traditional Italian cuisine, where pasta is the main star of family dinners. Baked cannelloni until golden under a layer of melted cheese delight with rich flavors and tenderness in every bite. Their aroma envelops the kitchen in coziness, while the richness of cream makes the taste truly luxurious. This dish is perfect for warm evenings with family, creating an atmosphere of comfort and gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 398.7
• Proteins: 22g
• Fats: 30.4g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

Ingredients

• Cannelloni pasta: 1 pc
• Minced chicken: 500 g
• Spinach: 300 g
• Potato: 2 pc
• Spices for poultry: 1 tsp
• Seasoning for vegetables: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 60 ml
• Cream 23%: 250 ml
• Cheese: 100 g
• Ground dried onion: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary products.

2. Measure the required number of straws for the mold (it's easy to do while they are empty).

3. Place the minced meat in a pan with vegetable oil and add dried onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced chicken: 500 g
   • Vegetable oil: 60 ml
   • Ground dried onion: 1 tablespoon

4. Mix well and fry over medium heat until the minced meat is almost fully cooked. Add spices for poultry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for poultry: 1 teaspoon

5. Peel the potato and grate it on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 2 pieces

6. In another pan, place the spinach (frozen, in cubes) and grated potatoes, add vegetable spices and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 300 g
   • Potato: 2 pieces
   • Seasoning for vegetables: 1 teaspoon

7. Stir and cook until almost done.

8. Stuff the tubes with ready-made minced meat (easy to do by hand).

9. Place a layer of potatoes and spinach at the bottom of the baking dish, then arrange the stuffed cannelloni (tubes) on top in a row.

10. Place the straws in a pre-determined amount, but not too tightly.

11. Pour the broth left after preparing the minced meat and any remaining minced meat (if any) over the tubes, distributing it evenly.

    Required ingredients:

    • Minced chicken: 500 g

12. The next step is to pour the cream evenly over the dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 23%: 250 ml

13. Grate the cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheese: 100 g

14. Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheese: 100 g

15. If the liquid is insufficient, add 1 glass of water (the straws must be fully submerged in the liquid).

16. Bake at 180 degrees for 35-40 minutes (check the doneness of the pasta).

17. The ready dish looks very appetizing; it should be portioned and served at the table.