CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI CANNELLONI

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Casserole/Gratin     Broccoli     Cauliflower

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

Sea salt
1 pound broccoli, washed, florets and stalks chopped
1 pound romanesco or white cauliflower, washed, florets and stalks chopped
Olive oil
7 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 small bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 (1-ounce) can best-quality anchovies in oil, drained and chopped, oil reserved
2 to 3 small dried chiles, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups good-quality tomato sauce
Good-quality red wine vinegar
2 cups creme fraiche
7 ounces Parmesan, finely grated
16 cannelloni tubes
1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves picked
7 ounces good-quality mozzarella cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 large handfuls arugula leaves, washed and dried
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and drop in the chopped broccoli and cauliflower. Boil for 5 to 6 minutes, until cooked, then drain in a colander, reserving the cooking water. Heat a wide saucepan, pour in olive oil and add the garlic. Fry for a few seconds, then add the thyme leaves, anchovies, anchovy oil and chiles and continue frying for a few seconds more before adding the cooked broccoli and cauliflower with around 4 tablespoons (1/4 c.) of the reserved cooking water. Stir everything together, put a lid on the pan leaving a little gap, and cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove the lid for the last 5 minutes then use a potato masher to crush the vegetables. Take the saucepan off the heat, taste the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool. Meanwhile, get another baking dish or roasting pan and pour in the tomato sauce with a pinch of salt and a swig of red wine vinegar. To make a white sauce, mix the creme fraiche with half the Parmesan, a sprinkling of salt and pepper and sprinkle the reserved cooking water to thin it down. Spoon your cooled broccoli and cauliflower mixture into a large sandwich bag and cut off the corner to pipe the filling into the cannelloni tubes. (Or use a teaspoon to push the mixture into the cannelloni or use a piping bag.) Fill the tubes up and place them in a single layer on top of the sauce. Lay the basil leaves over the cannelloni and spoon your white sauce evenly over the top. Season with black pepper, sprinkle over the remaining Parmesan and tear over the mozzarella. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and bubbling on top. Dress the arugula leaves with a squeeze of lemon juice and about 3 times as much extra- virgin olive oil. Serve the cannelloni with the arugula and some good crusty bread.

Jade Miller
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The cannelloni were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sansan Khaing
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a success! The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells are cooked perfectly. I love that this dish is both delicious and healthy.


lawy kalary
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This dish was a hit with my guests! The filling was flavorful and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


chukwuka gift
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chidimma Okafor
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This recipe is a keeper! The cannelloni were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I loved the combination of cauliflower and broccoli. I will definitely be making this again.


Sohag Ahmed Sany
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I've tried many cauliflower and broccoli cannelloni recipes, but this one is by far the best. The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


BD SIFAT GAMER YT
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The filling was so flavorful and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Chris Gemmell
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The guests loved the flavors and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Limon media 20
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The cannelloni were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nashimwa Dison
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the cannelloni shells are cooked perfectly. I love that this dish is both delicious and healthy.


Sujata singh
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This dish was amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


Khademul Islam
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the cannelloni were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Moratiwa Mokibelo
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This cauliflower and broccoli cannelloni was a hit! The filling was flavorful and creamy, and the cannelloni shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.