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Total Time :2 hours
Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS
 

Dough:

  • 4 cups/500 grams all-purpose flour
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons/10 milliliters olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon/3 grams salt

Filling:

  • 1 cup/250 grams ricotta cheese
  • 3 ounces/85 grams feta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 10 ounces/280 grams fresh spinach, blanched and squeezed dry
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional:

  • 3 medium red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
  • 1 cup/100 grams mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 5 ounces/140 grams unsalted butter, softened, for greasing

INSTRUCTIONS

  • On a clean work surface, mound the flour and make a well in the center. Add the egg yolks, olive oil, and salt. Beat the yolks lightly with a fork, then gradually draw in flour from the sides until a dough begins to form. You may not need all the flour. Knead by hand until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, adding only a light dusting of flour if the dough feels sticky. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, feta, basil, and well-drained spinach. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
  • Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C).
  • Roll the dough through a pasta machine to thickness setting 6 or 7. Trim and arrange three pasta sheets side by side to fit the length of a 9x13-inch/23x33 cm baking dish. Spread the filling evenly across the surface of the pasta. Scatter the roasted peppers on top, then sprinkle with the grated mozzarella. Roll up carefully into a tight roulade, keeping the seam on the bottom.
  • Generously butter the bottom and sides of the baking dish with softened butter. Place the roulade inside. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown on top and firm to the touch.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thick rounds.