Oven Baked Cannelloni

I haven’t made Cannelloni since I left Zimbabwe.  I have often looked for it when I do my food shopping at Morrison’s but they never seem to have it.  I managed to find a box when I went to Tesco the other day do I decided to make it for dinner.  It can be a bit time consuming but it is well worth the effort!  If you like Lasagna then you will definitely like this recipe! 



Cannelloni



MINCED BEEF

Ingredients:

2 x Tablespoons oil

1 x Onion, diced

1 x Tablespoon Garlic, diced

2 x Tablespoons herbs, dried

1 x box Passata

1 x Teaspoon Sugar

1 x Packet Minced beef

Method:

Heat the oil in a pot.

Add the onion, garlic and herbs and allow to cook for 2 – 3 minutes.

Add the mince and cook until brown.

Add the box of Passata and cook for about 5 mins on a high heat.

Add the teaspoon of sugar.

Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 10 – 15 mins.

Season according to taste.

Take off heat and allow to cool.

Minced beef

BECHAMEL SAUCE

Ingredients: 

3 x Tablespoons butter, unsalted

3 x Tablespoons, Flour

½ Litre Milk

Method:

Melt the butter in a pot and add the butter.

Stir continuously and allow to cook for about 2 – 3 minutes.

Add the milk slowly and continue to stir.

Bring to the boil and then reduce heat – be careful not to burn it.

It should be lovely and thick.

Bechamel Sauce

Assemble the Cannelloni

Hold a Cannelloni tube in one hand.

Ensure that the bottom of the tube is covered or the filling will fall out.

Scoop teaspoons of mince into the tubes (5 x teaspoons should fill one tube)

Place in a baking tray side by side.

Pour the Béchamel Sauce over the mixture and sprinkle Mozzarella cheese over the top.

Bake for 15/20 mins or until done.

Serve with a side green salad.

Add the cheese and pop it in the oven!