Embark on a culinary fusion journey with Mexican Cannelloni, blending Italian pasta with bold Mexican flavors.
Did you know?
While cannelloni is traditionally Italian, Mexicans have long embraced incorporating pasta into their cuisine, creating luscious fusion dishes such as this one.
Picture this: a delightful twist on the classic Italian cannelloni, infused with the vibrant flavors of Mexico. You're about to embark on a culinary fusion adventure that will have your taste buds dancing the salsa! Imagine tender pasta tubes stuffed with a savory blend of spiced ground beef, black beans, and corn, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce spiked with a touch of chili. Topped with a generous sprinkle of melty cheese before being baked to perfection, this Mexican Cannelloni Fiesta is a creative melding of two culinary worlds.
As the aromas begin to waft through your kitchen, you can almost hear the mariachi bands play. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply spicing up your weekly dinner routine, this dish promises to be the piñata at your taste parade. So preheat your oven, roll up your sleeves, and let's get this flavorful fusion fiesta started!
Ingredients
- 12 cannelloni pasta tubes
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 150 g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 150 g corn, drained
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 400 g tomato passata
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 100 g grated cheddar cheese
- 100 g grated mozzarella cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Olive oil for cooking
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).
- In a pan over medium heat, add a dash of olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
- Turn up the heat and add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the red bell pepper, black beans, and corn and sauté for another couple of minutes.
- Season the beef mixture with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Fill each cannelloni tube with the beef mixture and place them in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Mix the tomato passata with the dried oregano and pour over the stuffed cannelloni.
- Top with a blanket of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Add some extra love
For the best flavor, let the beef mixture sit for a few minutes after cooking before stuffing the cannelloni, allowing the spices to fully marry.
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