Cannelloni is one of the oldest shapes of pasta that is still prepared today much like it was originally made. In ancient times, pasta dough was prepared, cut into large rectangles, filled with flavorful stuffings, then rolled and baked in the oven.

Cannelloni are large hollow pasta tubes, approximately 3-4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.  This elegant shaped pasta is typically stuffed with a cheese mixture and baked in flavorful sauces. 

Hint:

The one thing you have to remember is to make sure that the sauce you pour over the Manicotti or Cannelloni (once you have arranged them in the baking dish) is somewhat more liquid than what you would normally use for pasta, because it will thicken in the oven. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.