Cheesy Beef Cannelloni Bake 🍝🧀🥩✨
Golden, bubbling, and packed with flavor—this beef cannelloni bake is the ultimate comfort dish for family nights.
Ingredients 🛒
- Cannelloni pasta tubes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook beef: Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add beef, paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and half the tomato sauce. Simmer briefly.
- Stuff pasta: Fill cannelloni tubes with beef mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Assemble: Spread remaining tomato sauce in baking dish. Arrange stuffed cannelloni. Top with mozzarella and cheddar.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley. Enjoy hot with garlic bread or salad.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a layer of béchamel sauce for creamier texture.
- Variation: Swap beef for chicken or spinach-ricotta filling.
- Serving idea: Pair with roasted veggies or a crisp Caesar salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Bake Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Kcal: ~420 per serving
Caption & Engagement
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- Comment prompt: “Would you add béchamel or keep it classic?”
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