Creamy Shrimp Stuffed Cannelloni 🍤🧀

🛒Ingredients :

• 8 cannelloni pasta tubes, or manicotti
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

For the Cream Sauce:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch of nutmeg, optional
• Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳How to Make It:

1. Soften the Cannelloni
   Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the cannelloni until just al dente. Drain, rinse briefly with cool water, and set the tubes on a tray to dry.
2. Prepare the Shrimp Filling
   In a bowl, fold together the shrimp, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently so the filling stays tender and creamy.
3. Fill the Pasta Tubes
   Spoon or pipe the shrimp mixture into each cannelloni tube. Arrange the filled pasta in a lightly greased baking dish in a snug single layer.
4. Whisk the Parmesan Sauce
   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly add the milk and cream, whisking until thickened, then stir in Parmesan, nutmeg if using, salt, and cracked black pepper.
5. Bake Until Bubbling
   Pour the sauce evenly over the cannelloni and bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Broil briefly for a pale golden finish, then garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition and Timing:
Prep Time: 20 min . Cook Time: 25 min . Total Time: 45 min . Servings: 4
Approx. 590 Calories | 35g Protein per serving