CANNELLONI OR STUFFED SHELLS WITH VEAL AND SWEET SAUSAGE

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Cannelloni or Stuffed Shells with Veal and Sweet Sausage image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons EVOO
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage meat with fennel
12 ounces ground veal
About 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 10- to 12-ounce package chopped frozen organic spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in kitchen towel
1/3 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese, such as Fontina Val d'Aosta
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
12 cannelloni dried pasta or 18 large pasta shells

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage and crumble to very small pieces. Then add the veal, brown and crumble. Add the sage, garlic, onions and some salt and pepper, and cook until tender. Separate the spinach with your fingertips and add to the skillet. Stir to heat through, then deglaze with the wine and remove from the heat.
  • In a saucepot over medium heat, melt the butter, whisk in the flour and bring to a bubble. Whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Thicken the sauce to coat the back of a spoon. Taste to adjust the seasoning and remove a ladle of sauce to combine with the egg yolks to temper them. Add the egg yolks to the sauce and stir in half of the fontina cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Reduce the heat to low, or cover to keep warm.
  • Salt the water, and cook the pasta to a chewy al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Then drain and cool. Fill the tubes or shells with the meat filling using small spoon. Cover the bottom of the baking dish with one-quarter of the sauce, then arrange the shells and cover with the remaining sauce, then top with the remaining cheese. Refrigerate or freeze for a make-ahead meal.
  • Bake from room temperature at 375 degrees F until brown and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

Njabulo Nation
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The cannelloni were cooked perfectly, and the filling was flavorful. However, I think I would make a few changes next time. I would use less cheese, add some more spices to the filling, and cook the can


Nobesuthu Nobesuthu
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would look for a simpler recipe next time.


Manqoba Sibanyoni
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The cannelloni were a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices to the filling next time.


m ijaz
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This recipe was a little too rich for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Jessenia Gomez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cannelloni turned out a little dry. I think I might have overcooked them. Next time, I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time.


Safi Bawa
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This dish was a big hit with my family! The cannelloni were cooked to perfection, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Liti Beqiri
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I was surprised at how easy this recipe was to make. The cannelloni turned out perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanice Gibbs
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This recipe is a keeper! The cannelloni were so easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Jannat Gul
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I added some chopped spinach to the ricotta filling, and it was delicious! I also used a mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, which gave the dish a nice gooey texture.


Sima Akher
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I'm not a huge fan of veal, so I substituted ground beef in this recipe. It turned out really well! The shells were cooked perfectly, and the filling was flavorful.


Tarvin Rodney
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This was my first time making cannelloni, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


rabbi islam5060
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The shells were a little overcooked for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll cook the shells for a shorter amount of time.


OKOWA BILLIONZ
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices to the sauce next time.


Ahmi Ahmibutt
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the cannelloni turned out great. The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt in the sauce. Otherwise, it was perfect!


Mrhamzaabbasi Mrhamzaabbasi
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This recipe was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that was perfect for a special occasion.


Randell Thinn
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I've made this dish a few times now, and it's always a hit. The combination of veal and sweet sausage is delicious, and the ricotta filling is creamy and flavorful.


Sanjana Thapa
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My family loved this recipe! The flavors were incredible, and the shells were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making this again.