Cajun Cannelloni

cnnll Cajun Cannelloni - This fabulous, completely homemade, cannelloni recipe, is actually 3 simple recipes in one! There is one for the filling, one for the sauce, and one for the topping. Overflowing with meat, this International pasta recipe is made with two different types of sausage, and a “splash” of fish and crab, topped in a crimson homemade tomato sauce , and finally topped with four different cheeses before being oven baked.

Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Cheese, Meat
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cajun Cannelloni

1 lb Ricotta cheese
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated
2/3 c Romano cheese, grated
1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred
1/4 lb Crawfish tails, cut small pieces
1/4 lb Crabmeat
1 lg Link boudin, smoked, cut in small pieces
1 lb Link Italian sausage, cut in small pieces
28 Canneloni shells
4 Eggs
2 Jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 t Tabasco

**SAUCE
1/2 c Red wine
3 c Tomato sauce
2 sm Cans tomato paste
1/2 c Butter
4 tb Olive oil
1/4 c Onion, diced
1/4 c Shallots, slice thin
1 t Fresh ground white pepper
1/8 c Garlic, chopped
1/4 c Mushrooms, chopped

**TOPPING
1/4 c Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 lb Mozzarella cheese, shred

Directions to make Cajun Cannelloni

Step 1:Begin 2 hours ahead. Prepare sauce: Melt butter, mix with olive oil. Add peppercorns, onion, garlic. Saute several miniutes. Add mushrooms; saute several minutes more. Add tomato sauce and paste. Simmer 1 hour or more.
Step 2:Cook sausages well in pan; add jalapenos and Tabasco. Add crawfish and saute 5 minutes more. Add crab; saute a few more minutes. Blend Romano, Parmesan and mozzarella in mixing bowl with ricotta. Add sausage, crab, crawfish mixture. Add eggs; mix thoroughly.
Step 3:Remove shells from water and stuff with mixture when cool to the touch. Arrange shells in large greased baking pan. Cover with sauce. Slice remaining mozzarella and arrange on top. Top with grated Parmesan. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Put under broiler for last 5 minutes to brown cheese topping.

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Delicious Chicken Parmesan

int5 Delicious Chicken Parmesan -This traditional Italian recipe for chicken parmesan, is not only delicious, it’s quick and easy. The perfect International dinner recipe for beginners, due to its oven baked simplicity, we recommend serving it with pasta and caesar salad or warm, toasted garlic bread. A “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 2-4
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 Cup dry bread crumbs
1 Large egg, beaten
1 12oz Jar marinara sauce (or homemade)
½ Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ Cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 F.
Step 2:Flatten chicken breast with kitchen mallet between sheets of plastic wrap. Dip chicken cutlets into egg, then into bread crumbs.
Step 3:Place in lightly greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan, Bake 20 minutes.
Step 4:Remove from oven, pour marinara sauce on chicken breasts, then sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Return to oven, bake an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and golden.

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Italian Cheese Sandwich

intnldrft Italian Cheese Sandwich -This robust, cheesy, Italian sandwich recipe is literally bursting with 4 different types of cheese. Add a pinch of oregano for even more International flare, then bake in the oven to blend and melt, inside a delicious pita pocket. Fast and filling, this Iternational recipe is also quick and easy.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 1
Main Ingredient: Cheese, Pita
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Italian Cheese Sandwich

1/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. dried basil
Pinch of dried oregano
Dash of black pepper
1 pita bread pocket

Directions to make Italian Cheese Sandwich

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.In a bowl, combine together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper .
Step 2:Split the bread halfway around the edge. Fill with the cheese mixture. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil.
Step 3:Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated throughout

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