Fresh Pasta Rollatini with Spinach and Ricotta

Name: Fresh Pasta Rollatini with Spinach and Ricotta
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 6 servings Butter, for greasing the baking dish; 237 milliliters cake flour; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 2 egg yolks; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; 340 grams frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 79 milliliters grated Parmesan; 3 Tbsps grated Parmesan; 85 grams thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped; 118 milliliters whole milk ricotta cheese; 473 milliliters warm tomato-basil marinara sauce; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, chopped, room temperature; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted; 59 milliliters water, plus extra, as needed; 1 Tbsp water

Fresh Pasta Rollatini with Spinach and Ricotta might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 492 calories, 15g of protein, and 34g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes. A mixture of pepper, parmesan, cake flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

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For the pasta: In a food processor, pulse together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, olive oil, and salt. With the food processor running, gradually add the water in a steady stream until the mixture forms a ball, adding extra water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.

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Cake Flour

Egg Yolk

Olive Oil

Pasta

Water

Salt

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Food Processor

Place the dough on a floured work surface and knead for 2 minutes until smooth.

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Dough

Cut the dough in half and shape into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Dough

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Place the drained spinach in the middle of a clean kitchen towel. Fold the towel in half and squeeze out any excess moisture.

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Spinach

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Kitchen Towels

Place the spinach in a medium bowl.

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Spinach

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Bowl

Add the prosciutto, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, egg yolk, olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper. Using a fork, mix until combined.

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Ricotta Cheese

Prosciutto

Olive Oil

Egg Yolk

Parmesan

Butter

Pepper

Salt

On a floured work surface, roll out the chilled dough into 2 (8-inch diameter) circles.

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Dough

Roll

Place the filling in the center of each circle and, using a spatula, spread evenly over the dough leaving a 1/2 to 3/4-inch border of uncovered dough. In a small bowl, beat the egg and water together until smooth. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of the dough with the egg mixture.

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Spread

Dough

Water

Egg

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Bowl

Roll the dough into logs, jellyroll style, and pinch the edges together to seal.

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Dough

Roll

Roll each log in the prepared cheesecloth and secure the ends with kitchen twine.

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Roll

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Kitchen Twine

Cheesecloth

Oil a baking sheet. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Lower the logs into the water and cook for 15 minutes. Using 2 pairs of tongs to hold the twine, remove the logs, one at a time, and place on the prepared baking sheet until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

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Water

Cooking Oil

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Baking Sheet

Tongs

Kitchen Twine

Pot

Preheat the broiler. Butter an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish.

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Butter

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Glass Baking Pan

Broiler

Remove the kitchen twine and cheesecloth. Using a sharp knife, cut each log into 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Fan the slices in 3 overlapping rows in the prepared baking dish. Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the slices with the melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan. Broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Parmesan

Butter

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Kitchen Twine

Pastry Brush

Baking Pan