Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 15 sprigs thyme
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ pound black trumpet mushrooms, rinsed
- ¼ pound chanterelle mushrooms, rinsed
- ¼ pound oyster mushrooms, rinsed
- 2 sticks butter (1/2 pound)
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
- 8 ounces mascarpone
For garnish:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 pounds chard, washed, stems removed and coarsely shredded
For assembly:
- 1 stick butter
- 8 sheets of pasta (see recipe)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan, or more
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
1706 calories; 129 grams fat; 66 grams saturated fat; 2 grams trans fat; 46 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 107 grams carbohydrates; 12 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams sugars; 37 grams protein; 279 milligrams cholesterol; 1172 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine squash, 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 sprigs thyme, salt and pepper, and spread in one layer on a baking sheet. Bake until squash is soft, about 45 minutes. Set aside.
- Trim and chop mushrooms. Heat one stick of butter in a wide saucepan over low heat. When it melts, add mushrooms, a big pinch of salt, some pepper and remaining thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes, until mushrooms give up their liquid and begin to brown. Set aside.
- While squash and mushrooms cook, make béchamel sauce. Heat remaining stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When it melts, gradually whisk in the flour until it is incorporated. Cook, whisking continually, until flour browns a bit, about 5 minutes. Stir in some salt and pepper. Add milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes. Whisk in mascarpone. Refrigerate.
- Place 1/4 cup olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add half the chard and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chard wilts. Remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining chard. Remove, and keep warm.
- Bake until hot, about 30 minutes. Serve on a small bed of chard, with pan juices, passing remaining Parmesan at the table.
To assemble:
- Use 1/2 stick of butter to grease a large baking pan generously. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Work with 2 or 3 pasta sheets at a time. Put them on a work surface, long end facing you. Smear a layer of béchamel along that end. Top with a portion of mushrooms and squash. Roll up the long way, enclosing ingredients. As you finish each roll (you should have 8), place it in a baking pan. When all cannelloni are made, dot with remaining butter and pour reserved pasta cooking water into the pan. Sprinkle with half the Parmesan.
2 hours
Dining and Cooking