Pakistani Qeema Cannelloni Bake

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Category:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Description

This Pakistani qeema cannelloni bake combines cooked spiced minced meat with tomato sauce, creamy white sauce, and a cheesy topping. Baked until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted and golden, it brings Pakistani-style qeema flavors to a comforting pasta dish.

For the qeema filling:
  • 1/2 kg minced meat , cooked Pakistani-style (qeema)
  • 1/2 can tomato purée or crushed tomatoes (approx. 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 –2 tsp soy sauce
  • Chili sauce (to taste)
  • Dry herbs (oregano/Italian mix or mixed herbs)
  • Salt (if needed)
    • For the white sauce:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 –2.5 cups milk
  • 2 –3 tbsp cream (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 capsicum, finely chopped
    • Other:
  • cannelloni tubes
  • Cheese for topping
  • Butter/oil for greasing baking dish
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cook qeema until browned and fully cooked. Add tomato purée, ketchup, soy sauce, chili sauce, and herbs. Simmer until thick and well combined. Adjust consistency with a little water if needed—the mixture should be spoonable, not dry.
  2. 2
    Melt butter in a pan, add flour, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Gradually whisk in milk to avoid lumps. Cook until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. 4
    Add cream (optional), salt, pepper, nutmeg, and garlic powder.
  5. 5
    Stir in chopped onion and capsicum. Remove from heat.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  7. 7
    Spread a thin layer of qeema sauce at the bottom.
  8. 8
    Fill cannelloni tubes with the meat mixture and arrange in a single layer.
  9. 9
    Pour white sauce evenly over the top.
  10. 10
    Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and check if pasta is tender.
  11. 11
    Top with cheese and bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes until melted and golden.
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