MINI CANNELONI BAKE

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ziti with no lines or ditalini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 1/2-2 pounds ground veal, beef or chicken
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed of excess water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
A few grates of fresh nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the broiler. Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring it up to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and reserve in the pot it was cooked in. While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of EVOO, about two turns of the pan. Add the ground meat to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned throughout, about 6-7 minutes. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and continue cooking until the onion has softened, 6-7 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for about 1 minute to heat through, then season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper. While the onion is cooking, place a medium size pot over medium heat and melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook the mixture for about 1 minute. Whisk the milk into the butter- flour mixture and cook until the liquid has thickened up. Season the sauce with nutmeg, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the meat-onion mixture and the sauce to the pot with the cooked pasta and stir to evenly combine. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle the grated cheese over the top. Place the dish under the broiler until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Meesha Hooper
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These mini canneloni were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Lilo Relage
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The mini canneloni are so cute and delicious, and the filling is always flavorful. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Nirob Nirob
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These mini canneloni were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joseph Kinyua
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These mini canneloni were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Shernell Williams
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These mini canneloni were delicious! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Angel Luz
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these mini canneloni were to make. The filling was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Paula RUHL
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These mini canneloni were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Fatema Ahmed
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The mini canneloni are so cute and delicious, and the filling is always flavorful. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Nepa Lunatic
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These mini canneloni were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tasha N
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These mini canneloni were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Debbie Diamond TV
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These mini canneloni were delicious! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Aisha Qurux
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these mini canneloni were to make. The filling was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Lauri Donnelly
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These mini canneloni were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Nirob Choudhury
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The mini canneloni are so cute and delicious, and the filling is always flavorful. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Elaf Mahmoud
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These mini canneloni were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sahada Okine
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I'm not a big fan of cannelloni, but these mini canneloni were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Frank Makoa
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These mini canneloni were absolutely delicious! The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.