Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta
serves
6
Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta
Ingredients (12)
- 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbs fennel seeds
- Baby parsley leaves, to serve
Filling
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 150g flat pancetta, cut into 5mm pieces
- 3 zucchini, cut into 1.5cm pieces
- 400g fresh ricotta, well drained
- 1/4 cup (20g) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (substitute regular parmesan)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Place the flour and 1/2 tsp salt flakes in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the oil and 1/2 cup (125ml) water. Lightly beat 1 egg and add to the mixture. Using your hands, bring the mixture together to form a dough, adding 1 tbs of water if it seems too dry. Knead for 10 minutes or until smooth, then enclose in plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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2.Preheat oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
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3.For the filling, heat oil in a small frypan over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it starts to brown. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Season and set aside to cool. Combine ricotta, parmesan, egg and parsley with pancetta mixture in a bowl and season.
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4.On a lightly floured work bench, roll out pastry to a 2mm thickness (it should be almost transparent). Place the pastry on a large floured tea towel.
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5.Spread filling lengthways down one long side of the pastry, then use the tea towel to help you roll the strudel into a log, folding in sides as you go. Remove tea towel and place strudel onto prepared tray. Beat remaining egg and use to brush the top of pastry. Sprinkle with fennel seeds.
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6.Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack before slicing. Scatter with baby parsley and drizzle with extra olive oil to serve.
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