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Four Cheese Cannelloni

Four Cheese Cannelloni prepared dish

This four cheese cannelloni features a rich filling of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and gorgonzola, all enveloped in tender pasta tubes and baked in a savory tomato sauce. It's a comforting italian dish perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include tomato sauce, olive oil, parmesan cheese, cannelloni pasta.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 12 pieces cannelloni pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 0.5 cup gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, crumbled gorgonzola, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil.
  4. Fill each cannelloni tube with the cheese mixture using a piping bag or a spoon.
  5. Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Arrange the filled cannelloni in the baking dish and cover with the remaining tomato sauce.
  7. Sprinkle additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top if desired.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the cannelloni cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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