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Delicious Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Cannelloni ready to serve

Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Cannelloni

A delightful dish that combines tender shrimp, creamy cheeses, and savory marinara in cannelloni tubes, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 tubes cannelloni tubes
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen shrimp can be used.
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Divided - half for filling and half for topping.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg Used to bind the filling.
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Can be substituted with Alfredo or pesto.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat some oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink.
  4. In a bowl, mix the cooked shrimp, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and egg until well combined.
  5. Stuff the cannelloni tubes with the shrimp and cheese mixture.
Baking
  1. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Place the stuffed cannelloni on top and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
  3. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Best served hot from the oven; pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen unbaked for up to a month.