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Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni

Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni features tender pasta tubes filled with a creamy beef and béchamel mixture punctuated by pockets of melting mozzarella. A bright tomato-onion sauce balances the richness, creating a cozy, restaurant-style pasta perfect for Sunday dinners or a special family gathering. Each bite blends savory meat, silky sauce, and gentle herbs for classic comfort.

  • Prep45 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni
  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté the ground beef with the onion, sage, and rosemary; cook until the meat is evenly browned and crumbly.

  2. 2

    Drain the fat.

  3. 3

    Add salt and 1/2 cup white wine; cook until the wine has evaporated.

  4. 4

    Set the mixture aside.

  5. 5

    To make the Bechamel sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  6. 6

    Add the flour and stir until fully incorporated.

  7. 7

    Stir in the milk and bring to a gentle boil until the mixture thickens.

  8. 8

    Remove the sauce from the heat.

  9. 9

    In a steady stream, pour the bechamel into the beaten egg yolks while whisking constantly.

  10. 10

    Stir the sauce into the meat mixture.

  11. 11

    Stir in the cubed mozzarella.

  12. 12

    In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté the onion until soft and translucent.

  13. 13

    Add 1/2 cup white wine and let it cook down to evaporate; add the stewed tomatoes and salt.

  14. 14

    Mix well; simmer for 15 minutes.

  15. 15

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

  16. 16

    Add the pasta, a few at a time, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly firm; using a slotted spoon, remove immediately to a pot filled with cold water.

  17. 17

    Lift the pasta out with a slotted spoon and arrange on a flat surface.

  18. 18

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  19. 19

    Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  20. 20

    Spoon a line of filling into each shell, starting from one end, using your finger to push the filling inside each shell.

  21. 21

    Place the cannelloni in the prepared baking dish and cover with the tomato sauce mixture.

  22. 22

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until heated through; when finished baking, let stand for 5 minutes and serve.

About This Recipe

Oven Baked Italian Cannelloni is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cannelloni, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 729.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni?
It is an Italian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cannelloni, Dried Rosemary, Dried Sage. The full list of 15 is above.
How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni?
About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 729.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 22 steps.

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