Rotolla di Manzo Ripieno
Ingredients
For 8 Person(s)
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2 pounds medium ground beef ( pork can also be used)
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2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cups baby spinach ( 1 cup of chopped frozen spinach can be used)
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated parmigiano cheese
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1/2 cup grated mozzarella (scamorza or anything that melts nicely can be used)
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salt and pepper
Directions
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Saute spinach, onion and mushroom until soft and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl add ground meat, bread crumbs, oregano, parmigiano, and beaten egg and mix until well incorporated.
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Place meat mixture between sheets of parchment paper and using hands or a rolling pin, flatten out until you have made a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
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Layer ricotta cheese and all other ingredients evenly over surface of the meat.
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Using the parchment paper and both hands begin tightly rolling meat until you have made a log.
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Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Remove from fridge, cut into 1 or 2 inch slices.
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Squeeze slice firmly with your hand to make sure it does not separate then fry with some oil in a hot pan for 2 minutes each side.
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In a baking tray, add some tomato sauce and the fried meat slices.
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Top with more sauce and grated cheese then bake covered for 35 minutes at 375F and uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven, top with some fresh chopped basil and serve.
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