Crab and Silverbeet (Chard) Cannelloni Recipe

Name: Crab and Silverbeet (Chard) Cannelloni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 4 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 cup white crab meat; ½ cup chard leaves, finely chopped (silver beet, green part only); ¼ cup cottage cheese; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground; 12 cannelloni tubes; 1 ½ cups tomato sauce (pasta sauce); ½ teaspoon dried parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
4 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg
1 cup white crab meat
½ cup chard leaves, finely chopped (silver beet, green part only)
¼ cup cottage cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
12 cannelloni tubes
1 ½ cups tomato sauce (pasta sauce)
½ teaspoon dried parsley

1
Start preparing the bechamel sauce by melting butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes.
3
Whisk in milk and bring to boil, stirring.
4
Add salt and nutmeg.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until the same consistency as thickened cream.
6
Refrigerate the sauce for 30 minutes or more.
7
Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl and mix well with 1/2 cup of the bechamel sauce.
8
Fill cannelloni tubes with the mixture.
9
Spread pasta (tomato) sauce evenly over the bottom of a small baking dish.
10
Place the cannelloni tubes over the top in the dish.
11
Pour the remaining bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle lightly with dried parsley.
12
Bake for 30 minutes at 180C / 360F.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 4 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Crab and Silverbeet (Chard) Cannelloni falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab and Silverbeet (Chard) Cannelloni

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