TASTY CANNELLONI

Preparation Method :

• Melt the margarine in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk and bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the herbs and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolk. Cover and keep to one side.
• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chicken, ham, onion, garlic, green pepper and celery for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season well with salt and pepper. Leave to cool, and then stir in the herb sauce.
• Place the cannelloni in a large pan of boiling salted water and cook for 5 minutes. Lift out and dip them into a bowl of ice-cold water. Dry on absorbent kitchen paper.
• Place the filling in a forcing bag with a large plain nozzle. Pipe into the cannelloni tubes and then place them in a suitable bowl.
• Mix the tomatoes, sugar and stock together and pour over the cannelloni. Cover with foil or greaseproof paper and tie down with string.
• Place- in a steamer or covered saucepan half-filled with boiling water and steam for 40 minutes. Check the liquid level frequently and add more boiling water if necessary.
• Just before serving heat the grill. Remove the foil or paper and sprinkle the surface with Parmesan.
• Grill until the top is golden brown and serve immediately.