Cannelloni
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| Category | Tubular pasta |
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| Pronunciation | kan-uh-LOW-nee |
| Literal meaning | Large reeds |
| Characteristic | Large tubes, approximately 4 inches long and 1 inch wide, cut straight on both ends with a smooth surface, usually stuffed with a meat or cheese filling. Often referred as manicotti in the U. S. , not to be confused with crepes called manicotti. |
| Typical pasta cooking time | 7-10 minutes |
| Dish ideas | Cannelloni sorrento-style |
| Parthenopean cannelloni | |
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| ID | 992601 |
About Cannelloni
Cannelloni are a cylindrical type of lasagna generally served baked with a filling and covered by a sauce in Italian cuisine. Popular stuffings include spinach and ricotta or minced beef. The lasagna is then typically covered with tomato sauce and Béchamel to cover the top.