How To Make Creamy Sausage Cannelloni
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 cannelloni tubes
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups (500ml) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the cannelloni tubes according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pan, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
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Return the cooked sausage to the pan and add the marinara sauce and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
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Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a baking dish.
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Carefully stuff each cannelloni tube with the sausage mixture and arrange them in the dish.
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Pour the remaining sauce over the stuffed cannelloni.
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Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 510kcal
- Total Fat : 29g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 104mg
- Sodium : 1108mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 25g
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