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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 70 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 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
Drain the fat.
- 3
Add salt and 1/2 cup white wine; cook until the wine has evaporated.
- 4
Set the mixture aside.
- 5
To make the Bechamel sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 6
Add the flour and stir until fully incorporated.
- 7
Stir in the milk and bring to a gentle boil until the mixture thickens.
- 8
Remove the sauce from the heat.
- 9
In a steady stream, pour the bechamel into the beaten egg yolks while whisking constantly.
- 10
Stir the sauce into the meat mixture.
- 11
Stir in the cubed mozzarella.
- 12
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
- 13
Add 1/2 cup white wine and let it cook down to evaporate; add the stewed tomatoes and salt.
- 14
Mix well; simmer for 15 minutes.
- 15
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 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
Lift the pasta out with a slotted spoon and arrange on a flat surface.
- 18
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 19
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 20
Spoon a line of filling into each shell, starting from one end, using your finger to push the filling inside each shell.
- 21
Place the cannelloni in the prepared baking dish and cover with the tomato sauce mixture.
- 22
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until heated through; when finished baking, let stand for 5 minutes and serve.
- Calories 729.52 kcal High 36%
- Protein 40.51 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 40.23 g 15%
- Total Fat 45.63 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 17.85 g High 89%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 185.42 mg High 62%
- Sodium 765.14 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 2.75 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 9.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 518.74 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 4.66 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 502.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 184.82 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 10.95 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 1.31 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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.
- What goes well with Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- 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.
- Is Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni healthy?
- Oven-Baked Italian Cannelloni has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 729.52 calories and 40.51 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 765.14 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.85 g (89% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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