Pasta
Ground Beef and Pineapple Cannelloni
Baked cannelloni filled with savory ground beef and pineapple, topped with tomato sauce and golden melted cheese.
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Preparation
- 30 min
- Cooking
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Italian-Latin fusion
Ingredients
Quantities adjust to your servings. Times, temperatures and “to taste” stay the same.
Check off the ingredients you already have above.
Method
Follow the recipe one step at a time.
Cook the beef filling
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion, garlic and red pepper for 4–5 minutes. Add the ground beef, season with salt, pepper and oregano, and cook until browned and crumbly.
Add the pineapple
Stir in the diced pineapple and cook for another 2–3 minutes, just until warmed through. Add 150 g of the tomato sauce, mix well and remove from the heat. The filling should be moist but not runny.
Cook the cannelloni sheets
Cook the pasta sheets according to the package directions until flexible. Drain carefully and lay them separately on a clean towel or lightly oiled tray so they do not stick.
Fill and roll
Divide the filling among the pasta sheets, leaving the edges clear. Roll each sheet gently without squeezing too tightly.
Arrange with tomato sauce
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish, place the cannelloni seam-side down and cover with the remaining sauce.
Top with cheese
Scatter the mozzarella evenly over the cannelloni, making sure the pasta edges are covered so they do not dry out in the oven.
Bake and brown
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden. Rest for 5 minutes before serving so the cannelloni hold their shape.
The step photos are illustrative.
Notes
Nutrition facts
1 serving (1/6 of the recipe)
- Protein
- 29 g
- Carbohydrates
- 43 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Saturated fat
- 7 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Estimated nutrition based on the listed ingredients and divided into 6 servings. Actual values may vary depending on the ground beef, mozzarella, tomato sauce and cannelloni sheets used.
Reference source: USDA FoodData Central
For general information only; it does not replace advice from a qualified health or nutrition professional.
About this recipe
These cannelloni pair a savory ground-beef filling with small pieces of pineapple for a sweet, fresh contrast. The filling is rolled in pasta sheets, arranged over tomato sauce and finished with cheese until golden and bubbling. It is a practical family-style dish that can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can I assemble the cannelloni ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble and cover the dish, then refrigerate it until the next day. Bake from cold and add a few minutes to the cooking time.
Can I use canned pineapple?
Yes. Drain it very well before adding it so the filling does not become watery.
How do I keep the pasta sheets from tearing?
Do not overcook them, and lay them out separately as soon as they are drained. Fill them while flexible but still firm.
