Three Meat Cannelloni Bake

Recipe View Sauté the Aromatics: In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. (Total time: 6-8 minutes)

Recipe View Brown the Meats: Add veal, pork, and beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.

Recipe View Infuse with Flavor: Pour in white wine and let it reduce for 1 minute. Stir in beef broth, rosemary, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer until almost dry, about 10-15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and let the mixture cool slightly. (Total time: 26-31 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Béchamel: In a saucepan, melt butter over moderately low heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, creating a roux. Gradually whisk in milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and parsley. Set aside. (Total time: ~7 minutes)

Recipe View Combine the Filling: Transfer cooled meat mixture to a large bowl and mix in egg yolks. Stir in the béchamel sauce and mix thoroughly. (Total time: ~3 minutes)

Recipe View Create the Tomato Cream Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce and heavy cream; set aside. (Total time: ~2 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Generously butter a gratin dish. (Total time: ~5 minutes)

Recipe View Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. If using fresh pasta, cut sheets crosswise into 5-inch lengths, then cook noodles, a few at a time, until al dente, 1 to 2 minutes for fresh pasta. If using dried cannelloni, cook according to package directions. Transfer pasta to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking, then spread in a single layer on paper towels to drain. (Total time: ~8 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble the Cannelloni: Spoon 1/4 cup of the filling down the center of one noodle; roll the noodle to enclose the filling. Transfer cannelloni, seam-side down, to the prepared gratin dish. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling, arranging in a single layer. (Total time: ~20 minutes)

Recipe View Bake to Perfection: Ladle tomato cream sauce over filled cannelloni and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 10 minutes. Turn the broiler on and continue cooking until top is golden, about 2 minutes. (Total time: 12 minutes)