Rotolo, which is literally translated as “scroll” or “coil,” is not widely known outside of Italy. The authentic way of making rotolo is quite technical and time-consuming. It involves spreading a very large sheet of fresh pasta with a filling, forming it into a roulade, wrapping the roulade in a tea towel and poaching it, then slicing it to serve with a sauce. But my keto recipe isn’t fussy at all! Here’s to easy meals!
Ingredients
For the filling
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese (about 1½ cups)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
- ½ cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 head roasted garlic or 3 cloves raw garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 24 slices roast turkey or chicken breast (from the deli counter), cut into 6-inch-long, 1½-inch-wide strips
- 2 cups tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought, divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Place all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Lay out a slice of the deli meat with the shorter end facing you. Place ⅓ packed cup of filling onto the slice of meat. Roll it up starting with the short end closest to you. Place the roll seam side down. Continue with the remaining deli meat and filling.
- Place 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 12-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet or sauté pan. Place the rolls into the pan on their ends, snuggled tightly together with the filling facing up. Drizzle the remaining 1 cup of tomato sauce over the rotolo. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted completely.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 386 kcal Calories from Fat: 127.8 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 14.2 g 41% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 5.3 g 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g 4% |
Protein 60.5 g 121% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |