Spinach And Ricotta Rolls Food

SPINACH AND RICOTTA ROLLS

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.

SPINACH RICOTTA ROLLS

Steps:

• Take pastry out of freezer.
• Place spinach in a colander and use a wooden spoon or your hands to press out excess water. You could also do this using a tea towel or paper towels. Transfer spinach to a bowl (drink the liquid, it's good for you!).
• Add remaining Filling ingredients. Mix to combine.
• Place pastry on work surface and cut in half to create 2 rectangles - you should have 6 in total.
• Divide filling between pastries, brush edge with egg then roll up, finishing with the seam side down.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180C/350F.
• Spray 2 x baking trays with oil (any).
• Cut rolls into 4, or whatever size you want. Brush tops with egg (makes it golden) then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake for 25 minutes, then take out the top tray and move the bottom tray to the top and give it an additional 5 - 10 minutes to make it golden.
• Best served warm - the pastry is crispier and the filling is juicier. See notes for make ahead instructions.

KMT'S LOW FAT RICOTTA SPINACH ROLLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Start chopping basil and parsley.
• (Use dried if you REALLY feel lazy!) Prepare Lasagna pasta according to package Lay a few sheets of wax paper on the kitchen table.
• In a mixing bowl, combine Riccota, 1/2 of the mozzarella (reserve rest for later), Parsley, Basil, spinach (hopefully you really squeezed it out dry!) ,salt,pepper, egg and carrots.
• Mix well by hand.
• Lay cooked Lasagna on wax paper Spread a thin layer of spinach mixture down the length of the lasagna.
• You may have leftover pasta and/or spinach filling.
• Just store it or chuck it.
• Spread a little sauce on the bottom of large shallow casserole dish.
• Roll each filled lasagna and place in casserole dish.
• Spoon the pasta sauce onto Spinach roles.
• Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes .
• Serve hot with a crusty garlic bread and salad.

SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHEESE ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Squeeze-dry the thawed spinach very well, (is is very important to make sure there is NO moisture left in the spinach, as this will make the mixture soggy).
• Mix the spinach with the melted butter; set aside.
• In a bowl, mix the ricotta, grated mozza cheese, 2 eggs, flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, mix thoroughly.
• Mix the spinach in the ricotta mixture, mix well to combine.
• Spread the mixture onto a cooked lasagna noodle; roll up.
• Repeat with the remaining noodles.
• Lay the rolled noodles into a prepared greased baking dish, seam-side down.
• Cover with a layer of marinara sauce (you do not have to cover the rolls completely with the sauce).
• Sprinkle with Parmesan chees (any amount desired).
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• *NOTE* if desired sprinkle grated Mozzeralla cheese over the rolls the last 10 minutes of baking time.

SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO LASAGNA ROLLS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat.
• Add the flour and whisk.
• Once combined and smooth, whisk in the milk.
• Whisk until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 3 minutes, then add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Pour sauce into a large glass baking dish and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, prosciutto, egg, and mushrooms till blended.
• Boil the noodles in a large pot of salted water until they're al dente; a little tender, but still firm to bite.
• Drain the noodles when done and arrange on a clean surface.
• Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each noodle, about 3 tablespoons per noodle.
• Roll the noodle like a jelly roll and place seam-down in the pan with bechamel sauce.
• Repeat with remaining noodles and cheese mix, and don't let the rolls touch in the pan.
• Cover the rolls with the marinara and mozzarella.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• After that, uncover and sprinkle the rolls with the basil.
• Bake for 15 more minutes until cheese is golden.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Top with more Parmesan and mozzarella if you like and enjoy!