noun
- Plural of cannelloni; large tubular pasta shells typically filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables and baked in sauce.
Usage: Often used as a mass noun in English (e.g., 'cannelloni is a popular dish'), though the plural form is also standard.; Italian origin; also spelled 'cannelloni' in singular and plural.
Examples
- She prepared cannellonis filled with ricotta and spinach for dinner.
- The restaurant's cannellonis are baked in a rich tomato sauce.
- We ordered two servings of beef cannellonis with a side salad.
- Homemade cannellonis require patience to stuff and roll properly.
- The cannellonis were topped with melted mozzarella cheese.