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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Sweet Italian Sausage

ital_saus Sweet Italian Sausage -This succulent, simple, and sweet Italian sausage recipe is absolutely phenomenal! Made with course ground pork, irresistable white wine for its unique flavor, and some fragrant herbs and spices, all you do is mix and stuff. There are only 5 simple ingredients to this very easy International recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Ground Pork
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Sweet Italian Sausage

5 lb Coarse Ground Pork Butt
3 t Fennel seed
2 t White Pepper
1 1/2 t Sage Leaves
5 Cloves pressed garlic
3 t Salt
1 c White wine

Directions to make Sweet Italian Sausage

Step 1:Combine all ingredients, mix well and stuff into hog casing.

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Simple Spanish Burritos

burrito Simple Spanish Burritos -This simple Spanish burrito recipe is great for breakfast or lunch, and is a “Quick Fix”. Pan fried eggs and chopped sausage, mixed with homestyle hashbrown potatoes, all wrapped in a tasty tortilla. Top with warmed salsa, and serve as is for breakfast, or with a simple rice dish for lunch. A quick, easy, anytime recipe, that can even be made ahead.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Egg, Sausage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Spanish Burritos

10 oz Frozen hash brown potatoes, country style
3 tb Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
8 oz Bulk light sausage
4 Eggs; beaten OR 1 c -Egg substitute
4 Flour tortillas, 7-8 inch, warmed
1/2 c Prepared tomato salsa

Directions to make Simple Spanish Burritos

Step 1:In large nonstick skillet cook hash browns in oil as package directs. Season with salt and pepper. In medium skillet over medium heat break up and cook sausage until thoroughly cooked, 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat. Add eggs to skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set.
Step 2:To serve, spoon hash browns and sausage mixture down center of each tortilla, dividing equally. Fold sides over and secure with picks. Serve with salsa.

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Vegetarian Italian Sausages

vegetarian_italian_sausage Vegetarian Italian Sausages - This very versatile, vegetarian, Italian food recipe, is International cooking, at it’s easiest! Fiery, authentic, and amazing, these delectable sausages, are a “must try”.


How To Make Vegetarian Italian Sausages Video

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