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Just roll with it: 10 involtini recipes you have to try

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Involtini are rolled Italian appetizers, perfect for entertaining. Test out these 10 recipes, some of which you can turn into savory meals!

Carrot rolls with seasoned ricotta 1/10

Carrot rolls with seasoned ricotta

Select fresh, nicely shaped carrots. Cut them in long strips using a mandoline slicer (watch out for your fingers!). Combine the ricotta with salt, pepper and cumin. Drop 1 spoonful on the end of a carrot strip. Roll it up carefully, then secure with a toothpick. Garnish with dill sprigs and keep cool in the refrigerator until serving.


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Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!

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