Creamy and delicious cannelloni recipe with minced meat

Making cannelloni with minced meat is a delicious Italian dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Here's a simple recipe to guide you through the process: Ingredients: For the filling: - 500g minced meat (beef, pork, or a combination) - 1 onion, finely chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon olive oil - Salt and pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried basil - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 1 egg - 250g ricotta cheese For assembling: - 250g cannelloni tubes - 2 cups tomato passata or marinara sauce - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant. 3. Add the minced meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir well to combine. 4. Once the meat is cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly. 5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled meat mixture with grated Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and one beaten egg. Mix until well combined. 6. Fill each cannelloni tube with the meat and cheese mixture using a spoon or a piping bag. Place the filled cannelloni tubes in a single layer in a baking dish. 7. Pour the tomato passata or marinara sauce evenly over the cannelloni tubes, making sure they are all covered with sauce. 8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. 9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. 10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. 11. Once done, remove the cannelloni from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. 12. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your homemade cannelloni with minced meat! Serve it with a side salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal. Buon appetito!