CANNELLONI MORNAY

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A special cannelonni you will love serving. This pasta delivers pleasure. I have made this recipe and substituted the chicken with seafood; very good also.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup tomato sauce, prepared
20 cannelloni tubes, precooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium leeks or 2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 small shallots, minced
1 cup spinach, cooked and chopped
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups cooked chicken, finely diced
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk, scalded
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pour tomato sauce in of 13"x9" pan. Set aside.
  • White Sauce:
  • Melt 3 Tbsp butter in microwave. Add flour to butter and slowly whisk in scalded milk. Microwave 3 minutes stirring a few times. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and ΒΌ Cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix to melt cheese and set aside.
  • Filling: Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in skillet, add leeks/onions, garlic, shallots and cook till tender. Pour mixture in bowl, add spinach, cottage cheese, ricotta, chicken, parsley, 1/4 Cup parmesan cheese, egg and mix.
  • Spoon in piping bag fitted with a large plain tip and fill each tube. Arrange in single layer over tomato sauce in baking dish. Top with white sauce covering each and every tube. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bake 1 hour, covered, in a 350* oven. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer. Broil 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 563.4, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.1

Dora Smithe
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Alimatu Yakubu
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


johnny DTripp Garcia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Clive Owen
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The sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, but the pasta and cheese were cooked perfectly.


Mahedi Hasan Bappy
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The final product was absolutely delicious.


Valencia Runnels
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I'm not usually a fan of cannelloni, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the creamy sauce, the tender pasta, and the crispy breadcrumb topping was perfect.


nessy emmanuel
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Cannelloni mornay is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Haneef Muhammad Haneef
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty and elegant dish.


OzziGuyGamer
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Bataa Battumur
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This cannelloni mornay was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were rich and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping.