Italian-Style Stuffed Marrow

Hearty marrow stuffed with a rich sausage ragu and creamy cheese sauce, baked until tender and served in thick slices.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 507.1 kcals 3042.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.3 grams 115.6 grams
Fat 33.8 grams 202.8 grams
Protein 24.2 grams 145.2 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
15
g
250
ml
25
g
Parmesan
finely grated
125
g
Mozzarella
drained
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Plain Flour
for stuffing
15
g
Plain Flour
for cheese sauce
Liquids
150
ml
300
ml
Meat
12
piece
Italian-Style Sausages
meat removed from skins
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tsp
1
tsp
Oregano
dried
1
piece
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
2
piece
Carrots
diced
2
stalk
Celery
trimmed and diced
400
g
1.5
kg

Steps

  • Fry onion, carrots, and celery in oil for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and sausagemeat, cooking for 4 minutes while breaking up clumps.
  • Stir in chilli, oregano, sugar, and flour, and cook for one minute.
  • Add wine, tomatoes, stock, and bay leaf, then simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Stir in parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and cover with clingfilm.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Halve the marrow horizontally and scrape out the seeds.
  • Place marrow in a foil-lined tin and fill the cavity with meat mixture.
  • Top with cheese sauce and torn mozzarella, then replace the marrow lid.
  • Seal the foil and bake for 60-75 minutes until tender.