mushroom, sausage, ricotta, and basil cannelloni

How To Make mushroom, sausage, ricotta, and basil cannelloni

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  Step 1
  To prepare the mushroom filling, add oil to a large pan on the stovetop and set heat to medium/medium-low.
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  Step 2
  Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until brown (this could take anywhere from 8 to 20 minutes depending on your stove). Do not let the garlic burn! I'd rather take the time to let the mushrooms brown on a lower heat than having burnt, acrid tasting garlic. When mushrooms are done, remove to a separate bowl and set aside.
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  Step 3
  To prepare the sausage filling, saute sausage meat in a large pan on medium heat in the small amount of oil, breaking up the meat into small pieces as it browns.
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  Step 4
  Drain any oil from the pan and when the meat has lost its pink color. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce. Stir to combine and remove to a separate bowl and set aside.
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  Step 5
  To make the cheese mixture, combine all cheese ingredients in a medium-size bowl. You're now ready to assemble all the components and start rolling your egg roll cannelloni.
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  Step 6
  Prep the bottom of a large baking dish with 1/3 cup tomato sauce. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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  Step 7
  On cutting board or work surface, place one egg roll strip and in the center add 2 or 3 cooked mushrooms with garlic. This is layer one.
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  Step 8
  Top mushrooms with about 2 teaspoons of the ricotta mixture.
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  Step 9
  Now add about 2 teaspoons of the sausage mixture.
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  Step 10
  Top with a basil leaf.
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  Step 11
  Sprinkle with a pinch or two of mozzarella and Parmesan and roll this baby up.
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  Step 12
  Fold the backside of the egg roll over the top and the front side to meet the back. You should have about 1 1/4 inch overlap.
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  Step 13
  Place rolled cannelloni in the baking dish, seam side down.
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  Step 14
  Continue rolling. The assembly and rolling go quickly and by the time you're halfway through, you'll have it down to a science.
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  Step 15
  Top the cannelloni with most of the remaining tomato sauce.
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  Step 16
  Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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  Step 17
  Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
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  Step 18
  Let cool a bit and garnish with fresh basil. Serve warmed tomato sauce on the side.
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