cannelloni
noun
can·nel·lo·ni
ˌka-nə-ˈlō-nē 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: boiled tube-shaped or rolled pasta filled with a meat, fish, cheese, or vegetable mixture and baked in a sauce
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The Tampa location’s menu offers over two dozen small plate options, with items like sauteed garlic shrimp, chicken croquettes, cannelloni and gazpacho soup.
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Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Choice of baked eggplant Napoleon, blackened sea scallops or beef short rib cannelloni.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Italian shrimp dishes and cannelloni, roasted duckling, and Grecian lamb shank are among the menu favorites.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
The animal will be served four different ways (grilled, roasted, braised, and in cannelloni), with diners preordering the meal for $50 per person.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
Cook cannelloni: Cook according to package directions; drain.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
How To Make Chicken Cannelloni Ahead Chicken cannelloni can be prepped ahead and baked fresh before serving:
To make this dish ahead, prepare the cannelloni and stuff as directed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Top the cannelloni with sauce, and bake as directed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
The dinner menu included three options of filet mignon, sea bass or organic cannelloni of seasonal vegetables.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
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Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Choice of baked eggplant Napoleon, blackened sea scallops or beef short rib cannelloni.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
Italian shrimp dishes and cannelloni, roasted duckling, and Grecian lamb shank are among the menu favorites.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
The animal will be served four different ways (grilled, roasted, braised, and in cannelloni), with diners preordering the meal for $50 per person.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
Cook cannelloni: Cook according to package directions; drain.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
How To Make Chicken Cannelloni Ahead Chicken cannelloni can be prepped ahead and baked fresh before serving:
To make this dish ahead, prepare the cannelloni and stuff as directed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
Top the cannelloni with sauce, and bake as directed.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
The dinner menu included three options of filet mignon, sea bass or organic cannelloni of seasonal vegetables.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
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“Cannelloni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannelloni. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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