TOMATO PASTA ROLLS

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directions

  • 1

    To make filling, place spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg and black pepper to taste in a bowl, and mix to combine

  • 2

    Make pasta according to instructions for cannelloni in the Making Pasta chapter

  • 3

    Cut dough into 4x6 inch rectangles

  • 4

    Spread each sheet with filling mixture, leaving a 1 inch border, then top with a slice of prosciutto or ham and mozzarella cheese

  • 5

    Fold in borders on long sides, then roll up from the short side

  • 6

    Wrap each roll in a piece of washed calico cloth and secure ends with string

  • 7

    Repeat with remaining ingredients

  • 8

    Half fill a baking dish with water and place on the stove top

  • 9

    Bring to a boil, add rolls, reduce heat, cover dish with aluminum foil or lid and simmer for 10 minutes

  • 10

    Turn rolls once or twice during cooking

  • 11

    Remove rolls from water and allow to cool for 5 minutes

  • 12

    Remove calico cloth from rolls and refrigerate until firm

  • 13

    To serve, cut rolls into slices

  • 14

    Serve on a

TOMATO PASTA ROLLS

ingredients

  • 1 full load of tomato pasta dough made into cannelloni
  • 1 pound frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 12 ounces ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 slices prosciutto or thinly sliced ham
  • 1 pound sliced mozzarella cheese

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