Description
Savory spinach ricotta rolls blend Italian culinary traditions with creamy, herbal goodness. Delicate pasta embraces a rich filling, promising a delightful journey through Mediterranean flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan
- 2 eggs, whisked separately
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) pepper
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame seeds
Pastry Ingredients:
- 4 sheets puff pastry
Instructions
- Remove puff pastry from freezer and allow to soften at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Submerge frozen spinach in warm water, gently separating compacted pieces. Thoroughly drain using a fine mesh strainer, pressing out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained spinach with ricotta, parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and one whisked egg. Blend ingredients until uniformly mixed.
- Gently unfold pastry sheets and roll out to create a smooth, even surface. Distribute spinach mixture across pastry, leaving a small border around edges.
- Carefully roll each pastry sheet into a tight cylinder, ensuring filling is evenly distributed and edges are sealed.
- Transfer rolled pastries onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into 2-3 equal segments at a slight diagonal.
- Brush pastry surfaces with remaining whisked egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pastry rolls for 25-30 minutes until achieving a golden-brown, crisp exterior.
Notes
- Let puff pastry sit at room temperature for 30-40 minutes to prevent cracking and ensure smooth rolling.
- Squeeze spinach completely dry using clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy pastry and maintain crisp texture.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or chives to filling for extra depth and aromatic complexity.
- Use gluten-free puff pastry for celiac-friendly version or substitute ricotta with dairy-free alternatives for vegan option.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg