Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta

serves
6
https://healthimprovements.info/recipes/olive-oil-strudel-ricotta-zucchini-pancetta/gs6jnr2p
Olive oil strudel, ricotta, zucchini and pancetta
https://healthimprovements.info/recipes/olive-oil-strudel-ricotta-zucchini-pancetta/gs6jnr2p
Nothing says Italian like good-quality olive oil. This strudel will fly off the plate.

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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Method

  • 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.
  • 2.
    Preheat oven to 180°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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