Spinach Roll
This is a very common dish in Italy and has many variations. This one I chose to publish for you is a simple one.
For the dough:
3 cups all purpose flour
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt
lukewarm water as needed
For the filling:
1 lb. and 9 oz. fresh spinach
1 onion
1 garlic clove
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
5 oz. asiago cheese chopped
salt to taste
pinch of nutmeg
1. In a bowl combine the flour, oil, water and salt. Knead the dough until smooth and let it stand in a bowl for 30 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel.
2. In a nonstick pan heat the oil, then add the onions and sauté them until they're translucent.
3. In the meantime boil the spinach in salty water for a couple of minutes. Strain them and squeeze out the excess liquid.
4. Chop the spinach and add them to the onions then add a pinch of nutmeg and salt to taste. Combine well.
5. Over a kitchen towel, roll the dough until thin and give it a rectangular shape.
6. Put the spinach in a bowl and add the Asiago cheese.
7. Spread the filling evenly on the dough. Fold in the shorter sides and then with help of the kitchen towel roll the dough. Brush the roll with olive oil.
8. Heat the oven to 375° F and cook the roll for 30-40 minutes in a baking dish.
9. Serve it warm cut in slices.
This dish can be served as an appetizer or as a main course accompanied with a salad.
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