Best 5 Cannelonni Genovese Recipes

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Cannelloni genovese is a traditional Italian dish from Liguria, a region in northwestern Italy. It is a baked pasta dish made with cannelloni pasta tubes filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, pesto, and other ingredients, and then topped with a tomato sauce and béchamel sauce. The dish is known for its rich, creamy filling, and its combination of flavors and textures. It is often served as a main course for lunch or dinner and is a popular choice for special occasions and family gatherings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANNELONNI GENOVESE



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A favorite from a local Italian restaurant, here is a group effort to duplicate the taste at home. It is the result of many conversations with the owner, whi was very reluctant to share his recipe but gladly answered questions about our technique and ingredients. It is a work in progress; thankfully each version has been tasty so far. At the time of this posting, Rosatella is not a recognized ingredient. You will need a batch of it to cover the stuffed canneloni.

Provided by ValkyrieQueen

Categories     European

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, peeled and chopped
8 ounces spinach, chopped
16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 lbs ground veal
8 ounces ricotta cheese (1 cup)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups Fontina cheese (about 1 lb)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (optional)
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and stir until limp but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add veal (breaking up) and wine cook to lightly browned ; cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer gently until veal is cooked. Add spinach and cook until soft.
  • Add ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, and salt to food processor; whirl until mixture is finely ground. You can also blend in the pan.
  • Stuff mixture into cannelloni shell. Alternately, you can use lasagna noodles and roll as you would a burrito or egg roll. I have also found that making pasta is rather easy. Roll the pasta dough out and cut in rectangles, 3x5 is a good size. Place a row of the filling down the center, fold long sides together.
  • In each of two shallow 9- by 13-inch baking dishes, spread a layer of the Rosatella Sauce over bottom to coat lightly. Set the cannelloni, seam down, in sauce, spacing equally. Carefully spoon the remaining sauce over cannelloni to coat well.
  • Scatter fontina (and mozerella) over cannelloni.
  • Bake cannelloni, uncovered, in a 375° oven until sauce is bubbling, cheese is melted, and filling is hot in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. Transfer to plates with a wide spatula and spoon some of the sauce around each serving. Alternatively, bake in individual baking dishes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

CANNELLONI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup minced celery
1/3 cup minced carrot
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces each ground veal, pork and beef
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried and crumbled
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
Freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 recipe Michele's Favorite Tomato Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound fresh pasta sheets

Steps:

  • First make the stuffing. In a deep skillet cook the onion, celery and carrot in the olive oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook the mixture, stirring, 1 minute. Add the veal, pork and beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Add the wine, reduce for 1 minute and stir in the broth. Add the herbs, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Uncover and reduce until almost dry. Discard bay leaf. Transfer mixture to a bowl and let cool. Mix in egg yolks until well combined. Meanwhile, in a saucepan set over moderately low heat melt the butter, add the flour and whisk the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the milk, nutmeg and salt and pepper and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the parsley. In a bowl combine the meat mixture with the cheese and parsley sauce. Make the tomato sauce and stir in the heavy cream.
  • Now, make the pasta. Cut the dough crosswise into 5-inch lengths. In a pot of boiling salted water cook the noodles, a few at a time, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until they are al dente, transferring them as they are cooked to a bowl of cold water. Spread the noodles in one layer on paper towels to drain. Spoon 1/4 cup of the filling down the center of one noodle, roll the noodle to enclose the filing, and transfer the cannelloni, seam side down, to a well-buttered gratin dish.Continue to make cannelloni with the remaining noodles and filling in the same manner, arranging them in one layer. Ladle the sauce over the cannelloni and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until bubbling. Run under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat, for 2 minutes, or until golden.

ITALIAN BAKED CANNELLONI



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This is a very special old Italian dish that warms your stomach, as well as your heart. It is a labor of love, but worth every bite! You can also use half ground beef, half ground pork in the filling.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup olive oil, or as needed
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
salt to taste
½ cup white wine
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
½ cup white wine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
12 cannelloni pasta shells

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute ground beef with the onion, sage and rosemary; cook until meat is evenly browned and crumbly. Drain fat. Add salt and 1/2 cup white wine; cook until wine is evaporated. Set mixture aside.
  • To make the Bechamel sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until well incorporated. Stir in milk and bring to a slow boil until mixture thickens. Remove sauce from the heat. In a steady stream, pour the bechamel in to the beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly. Stir the sauce into the meat mixture. Stir in the cubed mozzarella.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute onion until soft and translucent. Add 1/2 cup white wine and let it cook down to evaporate; add stewed tomatoes and salt. Mix well; simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, a few at a time, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; using a slotted spoon, remove immediately to a pot filled with cold water. Lift pasta out with slotted spoon and arrange on a flat surface.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon a line of filling into each shell, starting from one end and using your finger to push the filling inside of each shell. Place cannelloni in prepared baking dish and cover with tomato sauce mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until heated through; when finished baking, allow to stand for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 198.4 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 23.5 g, Sodium 826.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CANNELLONI



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An old family recipe originally from an old Woman's Weekly recipe book - Its a wonderfully tasty meal, with the cannelloni (or manicotti) tubes stuffed with meat and spinach and with the sauces creates a delectable, Italian meal enjoyed by everyone.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Meat

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 31

meat, sauce ingredients
15 -18 cannelloni tubes
125 g mozzarella cheese, grated
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon oil
500 g beef, ground
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons tomato paste
250 g frozen spinach
1 egg
1/4 cup cream
salt and pepper
bechamel sauce, ingredients
1 onion, Sliced
4 peppercorns
1 cup milk
15 g butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup cream
salt and pepper
tomato sauce, ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove
1 (400 g) can tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • MEAT FILLING: Heat oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and garlic, cook until tender.
  • Add meat and cook until browned.
  • Add oregano, basil, 2 tsp tomato paste, and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring.
  • Add chopped spinach and combine.
  • Combine egg and cream, stir into meat mixture and season. Set aside.
  • TOMATO SAUCE: Heat oil in the pan, add the onion and garlic, cook until tender.
  • Add the puréed tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • BÉCHAMEL SAUCE: Place sliced onion and peppercorns in the milk, bring slowly to the boil, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, add the flour first made into a thin paste (roux) to the saucepan.
  • Strain the milk, discarding the onions and peppercorn, and slowly add to the saucepan whisking until it thickens, then add the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper -- set aside.
  • ASSEMBLY (Once cooled): Cook the pasta according to package directions, then plunge into cold water to stop the cooking. Drain. Stuff the cooled meat mixture into the tubes - using either a small spoon or clean hands. I find it easy using disposable gloves. to fill them.
  • Spread 3 tablespoons of the tomato sauce over the base of a large shallow dish, then arrange the filled cannelloni side-by-side over the sauce.
  • Spoon the Béchamel Sauce over the cannelloni and then cover with the tomato sauce.
  • Sprinkle the grated cheeses evenly on top and bake uncovered at 350ºF/175ºC for 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve with Salads, Crusty bread and a nice glass of red wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.6, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 112, Sodium 326.6, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 13.4

CANNELLONI



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Two sauces make this satisfying dish doubly delicious!-Susan Longyear, Washington, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

FILLING:
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 lasagna noodles
1 can (24 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
CREAM SAUCE:
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach. Cook about 5 minutes or until all the water has evaporated and the spinach starts to stick to the pan, stirring constantly,. Transfer to a large bowl. , In the same skillet, brown meat; drain and add to spinach mixture. Stir in the cheese, cream, eggs, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well. Set aside., Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. Cut each noodle in half widthwise; spread out noodles side by side on a large piece of foil. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling at one end of noodle; roll up. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling., Pour about 1 cup of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish. Place two rolls, seam side down, vertically on both sides of the baking dish. Place remaining rolls in four rows of three rolls each; set aside. , For cream sauce, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Spread cream sauce over lasagna rolls. Cover with remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake at 375°, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to cook the lasagna noodles al dente, or they will become too soft when baked.
  • Don't overfill the lasagna noodles, or they will burst open during baking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling for a more complex flavor.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Cannelloni Genovese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich and flavorful filling, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cook, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So, gather your ingredients and give this classic Italian dish a try!

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