THREE-CHEESE CANNELLONI

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directions

  • 1

    Make cannelloni according to instructions for cutting pasta shapes in the Making Pasta chapter

  • 2

    You'll need about 18 squares, 4 x 4-inch

  • 3

    Cook the pieces of pasta, a few at a time if necessary, until al dente

  • 4

    Drain and rinse under cold water, then lay out on paper towels

  • 5

    Preheat the oven to 400?F

  • 6

    Mix the ricotta, Parmesan, bread crumbs, oregano and watercress

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    Add seasoning and a little grated nutmeg to taste, then stir the mixture to make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined

  • 8

    Butter a shallow ovenproof dish

  • 9

    Place some of the cheese mixture on a piece of pasta, then roll it up into a neat tube and place in the dish with the seam side down

  • 10

    Repeat with the remaining pasta and filling

  • 11

    Ladle the tomato sauce over the cannelloni, then top with the mozzarella

  • 12

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese has melted and browned

  • 13

    Use scissors to shred the basil leaves and soft stems and sprinkle over the cannelloni

  • 14

    Serve at once.

THREE-CHEESE CANNELLONI

ingredients

  • 1 full load of pasta dough made into cannelloni
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2-1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bunch watercress, trimmed and chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 cups of marinara sauce (see recipe page 46)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • handful of fresh basil sprigs

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