Cannelloni

Cannelloni recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 14th century. The dish is thought to have originated in Italy, and was traditionally made with a filling of meat or cheese.

Over the years, the dish has evolved and many different variations of the recipe have emerged. Today, cannelloni is typically made with a pasta sheet that is rolled and filled with a variety of ingredients, including meats, cheeses, vegetables, and sauces.

While the dish may have originated in Italy, it is now popular all over the world and can be found on the menus of many restaurants. Whether you’re looking for a traditional cannelloni recipe or something more modern, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Advice

When making cannelloni, it is important to pay attention to the details. Start with a good quality pasta for the shells, and make sure you cook it just long enough - it should be tender but still slightly firm. Stuff the shells with the desired filling and top with a sauce of your choice. Bake the cannelloni in the oven until the filling is hot and the topping is slightly browned. Finally, season with salt, pepper, and cheese and enjoy.

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Recipes

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Cannelloni

  • burro
  • carne bovina trita
  • carote
  • cipolle
  • farina
  • farina
  • latte intero
  • noce moscata grattugiata
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • parmigiano reggiano dop da grattugiare
  • parmigiano reggiano dop da grattugiare
  • passata di pomodoro
  • pepe nero pizzico
  • sale fino pizzico
  • salsiccia
  • sedano
  • uova medio
  • vino rosso
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Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni

  • cheese
  • water
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • cannelloni
  • spinach
  • salt
  • ricotta cheese
  • tomato
  • nutmeg
  • basil
  • basil
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Spinach Beef Cannelloni (Manicotti)

  • olive oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • beef bouillon
  • carrot
  • celery
  • thyme
  • pepper
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • chicken stock broth
  • mozzarella cheese
  • garlic
  • cannelloni
  • spinach
  • beef
  • tomato
  • parsley
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Sausage and Ricotta Baked Cannelloni

  • ASSEMBLY
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • pasta sheet
  • italian sausage
  • ricotta cheese
  • pasta sauce
  • green swiss chard
  • olive oil
  • BÉCHAMEL
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • cayenne pepper
  • nutmeg
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Cannelloni

  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • beef broth
  • milk
  • onion
  • pasta sheet
  • bay leaf
  • michele' tomato sauce
  • white wine
  • heavy cream
  • celery
  • veal
  • carrot
  • parsley
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • rosemary
  • garlic
  • egg yolk
  • parmesan cheese
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Eggplant and Ricotta Cannelloni

  • basil
  • nutmeg
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt
  • cook cannelloni
  • béchamel
  • bread crumb
  • butter
  • egg
  • parmesan cheese
  • eggplant
  • ricotta cheese
  • tomato sauce
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Sorrento-Style Cannelloni

  • basil
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt
  • butter
  • onion
  • tomato sauce
  • ricotta cheese
  • tomato paste
  • parmesan cheese
  • meat
  • mozzarella cheese
  • pasta sheet
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Cannelloni With Ricotta and Speck

  • chestnut honey
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • grana padano cheese
  • pepper
  • salt
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • speck
  • grano arso burnt wheat flour
  • milk
  • egg
  • cow milk ricotta
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Baked Cannelloni

  • med onion
  • oregano
  • pkg johnsonville italian sausage link
  • mozzarella cheese
  • cannelloni pasta shell
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • egg yolk
  • olive oil
  • milk
  • mushroom
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
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Cannelloni with Shrimp and Lentils

  • chili pepper
  • cognac
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • nutmeg
  • thyme
  • vegetable broth
  • white wine
  • shrimp
  • shallot
  • tomato
  • lentil
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • mirepoix
  • cannelloni
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Cannelloni Recipe

  • parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese
  • italian seasoning
  • garlic
  • salt
  • onion
  • spinach
  • black pepper
  • carrot
  • olive oil
  • barilla lasagna noodle
  • mozzarella cheese
  • egg
  • tomato
  • nutmeg
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Spinach Cannelloni with Bacon and Walnuts

  • crêpe
  • salt
  • tomato sauce
  • parmesan cheese
  • oregano
  • sugar
  • milk
  • onion
  • water
  • all purpose flour
  • red wine
  • walnut
  • bacon
  • white pepper
  • spinach
  • olive oil
  • nutmeg
  • butter
  • garlic

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
butter
parmesan cheese
nutmeg
garlic
all purpose flour
onion
milk
egg
mozzarella cheese
ricotta cheese
pepper
spinach
tomato
basil
pasta sheet
cannelloni
carrot
thyme
parsley
bay leaf
tomato sauce
chicken stock
farina
parmigiano reggiano dop da grattugiare
water
celery
red pepper flake
béchamel
black pepper
white wine
heavy cream
egg yolk
tomato paste
grana padano cheese
shallot
oregano
swiss chard
burro
carne bovina trita
carote
cipolle
latte intero
noce moscata grattugiata
olio extravergine 'oliva
passata di pomodoro
pepe nero pizzico
sale fino pizzico
salsiccia
sedano
uova medio
vino rosso
cheese
worcestershire sauce
beef bouillon
chicken stock broth
beef
cannelloni shell
ground beef
day bread
prosciutto
plum tomato
italian sausage
cayenne pepper
pasta sauce
green swiss chard
beef broth
michele' tomato sauce
veal
rosemary
parmigiano reggiano pdo
gorgonzola
romanesco broccoli
pistachio
cook cannelloni
bread crumb
eggplant
meat
parmigiano cheese
tomato passata
roast chicken
pasta
bechamel
chestnut honey
cornstarch
speck
grano arso burnt wheat flour
cow milk ricotta
semolina flour
navy bean
zucchini
stracchino cheese
med onion
pkg johnsonville italian sausage link
cannelloni pasta shell
mushroom
chili pepper
cognac
lemon
vegetable broth
shrimp
lentil
mirepoix
cannelloni wrapper
black truffle
marsala
foie gra
pork shoulder
veal shoulder
chanterelle mushroom
sage
butternut squash
italian seasoning
barilla lasagna noodle
mint
crêpe
sugar
red wine
walnut
bacon
white pepper

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • parmesan cheese

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 53%
  • butter 47%
  • olive oil 47%

Common Ingredients

  • nutmeg 37%
  • pepper 37%

Usual Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 32%
  • egg 32%
  • parmesan cheese 32%

Rarey Ingredients

  • milk 26%
  • onion 26%
  • ricotta cheese 26%