Canelons a l’Andorrana (Baked Pyrenean Roast Meat & Mushroom Cannelloni) – Authentic Andorra Recipe

Rich Andorran mountain gratin of savory meat-and-mushroom stuffed pasta blanketed in golden béchamel.

Country of Origin
🇦🇩 Andorra (Southern Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Signature Staples
Tubular pasta sheets, Minced roasted pork/beef and wild mushrooms, Nutmeg béchamel and aged cheese, Rosemary, Garlic

Ingredients for Canelons a l’Andorrana (Baked Pyrenean Roast Meat & Mushroom Cannelloni) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tubular pasta sheets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups minced roasted pork/beef and wild mushrooms, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup nutmeg béchamel and aged cheese
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with rosemary
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Andorra seasoning (garlic, white wine, nutmeg)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, rosemary, and garlic, white wine, nutmeg for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Combine tubular pasta sheets and minced roasted pork/beef and wild mushrooms with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
  4. Top with nutmeg béchamel and aged cheese and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.

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