Cheeseburger Cannelloni
A delicious twist on a classic cheeseburger, featuring tender cannelloni filled with savory ground beef and topped with rich tomato sauce and cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Cannelloni tubes
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Tomato Sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-5 minutes). Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the ground beef and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes), then drain excess grease.
- Add the tomato sauce and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the cannelloni: Fill each cannelloni tube with the beef mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to substitute cannelloni with manicotti, and experiment with different types of cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheeseburger, cannelloni, comfort food, pasta, dinner