Indulge in rich and creamy beef-stuffed pasta blossoms drenched in a velvety cheese sauce and topped with fresh herbs. This gourmet-style dish brings elegance to your comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked/Stovetop
Ingredients
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20 flower-shaped pasta shells or any stuffed pasta
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1/2 lb ground beef
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1/4 cup finely diced onions
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup béchamel sauce (or heavy cream + cheese)
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
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Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta shells al dente, set aside.
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In a skillet, cook beef and onions with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned.
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Stuff pasta with the beef mix.
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Pour béchamel sauce over stuffed pasta and top with mozzarella.
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Broil for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Garnish with thyme.
Notes
You can use ricotta cheese or mushrooms in the filling for variation.
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/crispy-cheese-stuffed-cannelloni/