Ingredients
- 1 packet (200 gram) cannelloni shells
- 3 cups milk
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 450 grams ground beef (minced beef)
- 1 (8 ounce) yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups pasta sauce (tomato, onion and pasta sauce recommended)
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable oil)
- 200 gram frozen spinach (thawed squeezed dry)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C.
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Step 2: To prepare cheese sauce, melt butter in saucepan and stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, gradually whisk in milk and add 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3: Cooking stirring until sauce comes to the boil and thickens and then stir in 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese.
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Step 4: To prepare filling, heat oil in large saucepan, add garlic and onion and cook until soft.
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Step 5: Add the minced beef and stir in spinach, egg, basil and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
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Step 6: Add 1 cup of cheese sauce, mixing well.
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Step 7: Spread 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce into a lightly greased baking dish.
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Step 8: Fill cannelloni with beef mixture and place in a single layer in prepared dish.
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Step 9: Cover with remaining cheese sauce and garnish with remaining tomato sauce.
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Step 10: Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese
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Step 11: Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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