Canelones de Carne / Receta Original Italiana

This classic cannelloni di carne recipe has to be Italian comfort food at its best. Fresh pasta is stuffed with a rich, beef and ricotta filling, topped with creamy béchamel and plenty of Parmesan and then baked until golden and bubbling. INGREDIENTS: (yields 4) Beef Filling and Ragú: 500 gr of lean ground beef 250 gr of Ricotta 100 gr of Mortadella 350 gr tomato pureé 1 onion, finely diced 50 gr of grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping) 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp of butter 3 tbsp of olive oil sal and freshly ground black pepper nutmeg 1 bay leaf Bechamel Sauce: 60 gr of butter 60 gr plain flour 500 ml of milk salt and nutmeg for seasoning For the Pasta: 250 gr of all purpose flour 1 egg 1 tbsp olive oil a pinch of salt 6 tbsp (aprox.) of water at room temperature