Everything You Need to Know About Our Famous Canelones

If you’ve never experienced canelones before, imagine the most comforting pasta dish you can think of, then multiply that feeling by ten.

Cannelloni (the Italian for “large reeds”) are cylindrical egg-based stuffed pasta that’s baked with a filling and covered by a sauce. Popular stuffings include ricotta, minced beef, or spinach, and the shells are usually covered with tomato sauce.

In Argentinian and Uruguayan kitchens, cannelloni are “canelones”, and are synonymous with Sunday family dinners. Many families have their own secret touches, maybe a hint of nutmeg in the white sauce, or a splash of wine in the filling.

Here at Sabores del Plata, we make it accessible to you any day of the week. We offer you a choice that reflects the beautiful diversity of Río de la Plata cooking.

Our Canelones

Carne

Our canelones de carne are filled with seasoned beef that’s been slow-cooked until it melts in your mouth.

Espinaca

Our canelones de espinaca showcase fresh spinach prepared the way our grandmothers taught us. The spinach filling is creamy, herbaceous, and surprisingly hearty, proving that vegetarian doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.

But here’s where our canelones become special, we don’t just use one sauce, we use two. A robust Bolognese sauce that brings that meaty depth, paired with a silky white sauce that adds richness and ties everything together. When these sauces mingle in the oven, they create something greater than the sum of their parts.

The Perfect Pairings

Canelones are substantial enough to be the star of your meal, but they play incredibly well with other elements from our menu.

Food

We love serving them alongside our green salad (fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions dressed simply with olive oil and vinegar). The brightness cuts through the richness perfectly and cleanses your palate between bites.

If you’re feeling indulgent, start your meal with our provoleta, a grilled provolone cheese with olive oil and baked bread. It’s the perfect warm-up to your canelones experience, and that melted cheese pairs beautifully with the creamy white sauce that awaits.

For those who want to make it a true feast, consider adding our tabla del Plata to share. It’s our artisanal board featuring chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), and provolone cheese. It’s like having a taste of our entire culinary heritage before diving into your canelones.

And here’s a local secret: finish your canelones experience with our flan con dulce de leche. That silky, caramel-kissed custard is the perfect sweet ending to balance all those savory, creamy flavors.

Drinks

Wine lovers, this is where our Sangria truly shines. Made with Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, brandy, and our secret blend of ingredients, it’s the perfect companion to canelones. The wine’s bold fruit flavors and the sangria’s complexity complement both the meat and spinach versions beautifully. Available by the glass or pitcher, perfect for sharing.

If you prefer beer, try a crisp Quilmes (Argentina’s national beer) or a Patagonia for something with a bit more character. Both cut through the richness while honoring the South American spirit of the meal.

Canelones: Our Sunday Tradition, Your Any-Day Comfort

Canelones is one of the dishes that sustained generations of families along the Río de la Plata, turning simple ingredients into something extraordinary through patience and skill.

Every tube of pasta we fill, every layer of sauce we spread, carries with it the spirit of those Sunday kitchens. Grab your fork and knife, and experience canelones the way they were meant to be: generous and comforting.