Cannelloni sheets
Thin sheets of wheat pasta that are cooked or hydrated, then rolled around a filling before being covered with sauce and baked.
What it offers and why to use it
Cannelloni sheets can be sold dried, fresh, or pre-cooked. Their behaviour varies depending on the brand: some require pre-cooking, while others hydrate directly with the sauce during baking.
A mild wheat flavour and tender texture, but firm enough to hold the filling.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check the size, cooking time, and whether they are pre-cooked. Choose whole, dry sheets with no signs of moisture.
Store
Store dried sheets in a sealed container in a dry place. Fresh sheets should be kept refrigerated and consumed within the recommended timeframe.
Prepare
They are filled with meat, fish, vegetables, or cheese and finished in the oven with tomato, béchamel, or another sauce.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Beef, chicken, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, béchamel, ricotta, mozzarella, and hard cheeses.
How to substitute it
You can use cannelloni tubes, lasagne sheets cut to the appropriate size, or certified gluten-free pasta.
Recipes with cannelloni sheets
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