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The Best Spinach and Ricotta Rolls

35 min
3 servings

My cat never came back home after we moved to a new apartment with a huge terrace. One day, I saw him leap over the fence to visit the neighbors, and I instantly panicked. I waited anxiously, hoping he would come back. Then I noticed him jump over another fence — and realized he had wandered far away. He got lost, and that night, I stayed awake, checking every so often to see if he returned. I left both balcony doors open in case he came back.

In the morning, I woke up and was surprised to see him sitting on the sofa — my little troublemaker. I don’t know what will happen next or how we’ll resolve this situation, but I do know that keeping him locked in a room isn’t an option — he’s too independent and curious.

My mood improved, and I decided to make something quick and easy. The fridge had puff pastry, cheese, and spinach, and I instantly thought of making these simple, delicious spinach and ricotta rolls — perfect for a fast snack or appetizer.

Servings: 3

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F).

2

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté for about 30 seconds until wilted.

3

Add the minced garlic and stir well.

4

Remove the spinach from the skillet and squeeze out excess liquid using a paper towel or cheesecloth.

5

In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper — mix until smooth.

6

Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry.

7

Carefully roll up the pastry along its length to create a tight log.

8

Slice the roll into 8-10 equal pieces (about 1.5-inch thick).

9

- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach; just thaw and squeeze out the excess water before use.

- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the spinach and ricotta mixture.

- These rolls can be prepared in advance, frozen before baking, and baked directly from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.

- For a vegan version, use plant-based ricotta cheese and vegan puff pastry.

- Serve these rolls warm as a snack or appetizer, accompanied by a dipping sauce or salad.

10

In a small bowl, beat one egg with a teaspoon of water and brush this egg wash over each roll.

11

Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

12

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.

Chef's Note

- You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach; just thaw and squeeze out the excess water before use.

- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the spinach and ricotta mixture.

- These rolls can be prepared in advance, frozen before baking, and baked directly from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.

- For a vegan version, use plant-based ricotta cheese and vegan puff pastry.

- Serve these rolls warm as a snack or appetizer, accompanied by a dipping sauce or salad.