Ingredients
- 300 g (10½ oz) minced chicken
- 55 g (2 oz) red pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 55 g (2 oz) leek, finely chopped
- 55 g (2 oz) frozen peas
- 250 g (9 oz) ricotta cheese
- 55 g (2 oz) mascarpone cheese
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives or basil, or a mixture
- 24 x 7.5 cm (3 in) no-precook cannellonitubes, about 185 g (6½ oz) in total
- salt and pepper
- Sauce
- 900 ml (1½ pints) semi-skimmed milk
- ½ onion, studded with 4 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 55 g (2 oz) plain flour
- Topping
- 45 g (1½ oz) fine fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 45 g (1½ oz) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Description
Cannelloni Tubes Are Often Filled With Rich Beef Or Veal Mixtures, But This Lighter Version Uses Chicken With Fresh Vegetables To Make A Deliciously Satisfying Dish. The Cannelloni Can Be Stuffed And Assembled Early In The Day, And Left In The Fridge Unti

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