Cannelloni with spicy meat filling
4 servings
70 minutes
Cannelloni with spicy meat filling is a dish that combines Italian traditions with the depth of European cuisine flavors. Tender pasta tubes are filled with aromatic minced meat soaked in the rich taste of red wine, garlic, and spices. The béchamel sauce gives the dish a velvety texture, while a layer of tomato puree adds a light acidity that perfectly balances the flavor palette. The finishing touch is a golden crust of melted cheese, creating an appetizing contrast. Cannelloni is an ideal choice for family dinners or festive gatherings when you want to delight loved ones with a rich, warming dish full of intense flavors and exquisite notes.
1
Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Fry the meat in olive oil until crumbly. Add the onion and garlic, sauté lightly. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the wine and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive oil: 70 ml
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Red wine: 200 ml
2
Prepare béchamel sauce. Melt butter in a pan and sauté flour until golden brown. Gradually add milk while stirring and cook the sauce for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Butter: 40 g
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 500 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground nutmeg: to taste
3
Spread the tomato puree in a greased dish. Fill the cannelloni with meat mixture and place in the dish. Pour sauce over, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Tomato puree: 400 g
- Cannelloni pasta: 12 pieces
- Grated cheese: 4 tablespoons