Are you a fan of Italian cuisine and looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe? Look no further than spinach and ricotta rolls! This classic dish is a combination of fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a flavorful tomato sauce, all rolled up in soft pasta sheets. It's a perfect meal for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or a special gathering with friends. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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SPINACH AND RICOTTA LASAGNA ROLLS
These lasagna rolls with ricotta and spinach are a tasty alternative to homemade lasagna. If you can find some fresh pasta dough, they won't require much work. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.it]
Provided by MariaGiovene
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place flour on a work surface and make a well in the center. Add eggs, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat eggs using a fork, progressively incorporating the surrounding flour to make a sticky dough. Grease your hands with some oil and knead dough for 10 minutes into a smooth and soft ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Combine spinach and water in a skillet over medium heat and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain spinach in a sieve and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Return spinach to the skillet. Add Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Discard garlic and allow spinach to cool.
- Chop cooled spinach and combine with ricotta, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out pasta dough on a clean work surface into a very thin rectangle. Spread spinach filling on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all 4 sides. Roll up dough from the long side and seal well on the edges so filling won't leak out.
- Soak a large piece of parchment paper in water and squeeze out well. Wrap lasagna roll with the damp parchment paper and tie up the ends like a piece of candy.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna roll in the boiling water for about 12 minutes. Drain. Discard parchment paper and let cool slightly. Slice the roll into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a casserole dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 3 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam. Add sage leaves and coat with butter. Cook for 1 minute; remove sage leaves. Drizzle butter over lasagna roll pieces in the casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 129.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 453.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SPINACH AND RICOTTA ROLLS
Was looking for a sausage roll recipe that used spinach, ricotta and puff pastry. Couldn't find one here on ZAAR but after a google search I came across this one on someones blog site, and posting here to pass onto a friend.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 24 mini sausage rolls, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200C (390F) fan forced or 220C (435/430F) convectional, please note that there can be slight variations between ovens.
- Heat oil in a fry pan, add onion and fry gently for 2 minutes, add spinach and pinenuts and season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 5 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Add ricotta and mix thoroughly and then add the lightly beaten egg and mix well together.
- Place pastry sheets on a flat surface and cut in half.
- Spoon or pipe spinach mixture along the length of each half of the pastry and brush water down the length of the other side and roll up like a sausage roll, repeat with other sheets of pastry and mix.
- Cut to preferred size (I like to cut into 4 to make mini rolls about 6cm long).
- Put a couple of slits in each roll (to allow steam to escape).
- Place on baking tray/sheet seam side down.
- Put in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
PASTA ROLLS STUFFED WITH RICOTTA SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO
Steps:
- cook spinach over med heat till wilt drain, squeeze dry. Mix ricotta, eggs, and nutmeg, stir in spinach and parm. spread over pasta leaving 1/3 " of border on all sides. cover filling with prosciutto, then mozarella. roll up pasta jelly roll style. brush short in with water to seal, wrap in cheesecloth and tie with string. Boil water, add pasta roll and reduce heat to simmer for 35 min, cool, remove cheesecloth. wrap tight with saran and refrigerate over night
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- Make sure the ricotta cheese is well-drained before using, otherwise the filling will be too watery.
- If you want a more flavorful filling, you can add some grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or even a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Be careful not to overcook the rolls, otherwise they will become dry and tough.
- Serve the rolls warm or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Spinach and ricotta rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their creamy filling and crispy outer layer, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next party, spinach and ricotta rolls are a great option.
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