Cannelloni with Meat Ragù

Cannelloni with Meat Ragù is a classic Italian pasta dish from the Emilia-Romagna region, featuring large, smooth pasta tubes filled with a savory meat mixture, baked in a rich tomato-based ragù sauce, and often topped with melted cheese. The dish traditionally combines ground beef and pork, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and a creamy béchamel or cheese topping.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of protein and carbohydrates, with moderate fat content from the meat and cheese. A typical serving provides a good amount of iron, B vitamins, and calcium, with a calorie range of approximately 500–700 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin A	350 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	320 mg

Per 3 cannelloni (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Cannelloni is a testament to Italian culinary ingenuity, transforming simple pasta sheets into elegant, stuffed parcels. Nutritionally, the combination of meat, dairy, and tomato sauce creates a complete meal with complementary amino acids and the lycopene from tomatoes being enhanced by cooking.