Brazilian Canelone de Presunto com Molho Cremoso (Ham Cannelloni With Creamy Sauce)

This is a Brazilian dish called “Canelone de Presunto com Molho Rosé/Creme” (Ham Cannelloni with Creamy Pink Sauce). It’s VERY popular in Brazil and is often made exactly like this:

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Step 1

Roast the vegetables 1. Place the tomatoes, red peppers, onion, and garlic on a baking tray. 2. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3. Roast at 200°C / 400°F for 25–30 minutes until softened and slightly charred.

Step 2

Blend the sauce Add the roasted vegetables to a blender with: Cilantro Cream A spoon of cream cheese (optional) Salt & pepper Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the cannelloni rolls For each roll: 1. Lay down one small crepe/pancake. 2. Place one slice of ham on top. 3. Add one slice of cheese. 4. Place a small handful of cooked pasta in the center. 5. Add 1–2 tbsp requeijão (or cream cheese). 6. Sprinkle parsley/cilantro. 7. Roll everything tightly. Repeat for all rolls.

Step 4

Assemble 1. Pour a layer of the creamy roasted sauce in a baking dish. 2. Place the ham rolls on top. 3. Pour more sauce over the rolls until well covered.

Step 5

Bake at 180–190°C (350–375°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and slightly golden.

Step 6

Serve with White rice A simple salad Garlic bread Or eat alone — it's very filling!