This heart-warming cannelloni dish is family-friendly and will definitely keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Olive oil, to grease
- 750g sweet potato (kumara), peeled, coarsely chopped
- 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 250g fresh ricotta
- 40g (1/2 cup) finely grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 200g pkt cannelloni
- 100g (1 cup) coarsely grated mozzarella
- 125g pancetta, coarsely chopped
- Fresh basil or rocket leaves, to serve
Garlic bechamel
- 30g butter
- 3 shallots, pale section only, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 30g flour
- 560ml (2 1/4 cups) milk
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 220°C. Brush a 20 x 30cm (base measurement) ovenproof dish with oil.
- Step 2Place sweet potato, in a single layer, in a large ovenproof, microwave-safe dish. Add the oil and water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High/800watts/100% for 5 minutes. Remove plastic wrap. Transfer to oven. Cook, turning occasionally, for 25 minutes or until golden. Reduce oven temperature to 200°C.
- Step 3Meanwhile, to make the bechamel, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until foaming. Add shallot and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until soft. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Gradually add half the milk, whisking until smooth. Gradually add remaining milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Cover the surface with plastic wrap.
- Step 4Place the sweet potato, ricotta, parmigiano reggiano, basil and garlic in a bowl. Mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Fill cannelloni tubes with sweet potato mixture.
- Step 5Pour 3/4 cup of bechamel over base of prepared dish. Place cannelloni, in a single layer, over the sauce. Pour over remaining bechamel. Cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Top with mozzarella and pancetta. Bake for 25 minutes or until pasta is tender and mozzarella is golden. Set aside to cool slightly. Top with basil or rocket.
- Low carb
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2454 kj
Energy
29g
Fat Total
13g
Saturated Fat
4g
Fibre
26g
Protein
70mg
Cholesterol
789.26mg
Sodium
15g
Carbs (sugar)
53g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
This cannelloni dish is great because it’s budget-friendly and can be prepared ahead of time – Rebel Slater, Home Cook of the Year finalist.
- Author: Rebel Slater
- Image credit: Jeremy Simons
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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