Cannelloni is a pasta dish that is made from filling a tube-shaped pasta with a variety of different ingredients. In this case, we will be using pumpkin and ricotta cream as the filling. This cream is a combination of mashed pumpkin, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and garlic. The ingredients are mixed together and then stuffed inside the cannelloni pasta.
The first step in making this dish is to cook the pumpkin until it is soft. Once the pumpkin is cooked, mash it up with a fork or potato masher until it is smooth. Add the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and minced garlic to the pumpkin mixture. Mix all the ingredients together until it becomes a smooth and creamy consistency.
Next, it’s time to stuff the cannelloni tubes with the pumpkin and ricotta cream. Take the cannelloni pasta tubes and carefully fill them with the cream using a spoon. Place the stuffed cannelloni pasta in a baking dish, making sure they are laid out in a single layer.
Once all the cannelloni tubes are filled, it’s time to add the sauce. For this recipe, we will be using a simple tomato sauce. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the top of the cannelloni pasta. Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
When the cannelloni with pumpkin and ricotta cream comes out of the oven, it will be piping hot and ready to serve. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor and color. The pumpkin and ricotta cream filling will be rich and creamy, while the tomato sauce adds a tangy, acidic flavor that perfectly balances out the dish.
Cannelloni with pumpkin and ricotta cream is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion. It is a dish that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. The combination of pumpkin and ricotta cheese creates a creamy, hearty filling that is perfect for the winter months. So why not give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your amazing cooking skills?