Canelones

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 2 tablespoons)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Milk (1/4 cup)
• Bread crumbs (1/4 cup)
• Egg (1)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Tomato sauce (2 cups)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Ground beef (500 grams)
• Cannelloni tubes (12)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the cannelloni tubes according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
4. Add the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, bread crumbs, and milk.
6. Stuff the cooked cannelloni tubes with the meat mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
7. Place the stuffed cannelloni tubes in a greased baking dish.
8. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
9. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
10. Pour the béchamel sauce over the stuffed cannelloni tubes.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!