Pakistani Qeema Cannelloni Bake
Ingredients
For the qeema filling:
For the white sauce:
Other:
Instructions
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Step 1: Prepare Qeema Filling
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Cook qeema until browned and fully cooked. Add tomato puree, ketchup, soy sauce, chili sauce, and herbs. Simmer until thick and well combined. Adjust consistency with a little water if needed—mixture should be spoonable, not dry.
Step 2: Make White Sauce
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Melt butter in a pan, add flour, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk to avoid lumps. Cook until smooth and slightly thickened. Add cream (optional), salt, pepper, nutmeg, and garlic powder. Stir in chopped onion and capsicum. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Assemble
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish. Spread a thin layer of qeema sauce at the bottom. Fill cannelloni tubes with the meat mixture and arrange in a single layer. Pour white sauce evenly over the top.
Step 4: Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and check if pasta is tender.
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Top with cheese and bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until melted and golden
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