Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian comfort dish, transforming layers of pasta and sauce into elegant, bite-sized spirals with a flaky exterior and savory filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (14–17 oz, thawed)
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean, browned and drained)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (chopped)
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll thawed puff pastry into a rectangle.
- Mix browned meat, spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread a thin layer of marinara on pastry, leaving a border. Add cheeses and meat mixture.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log starting from a long edge. Pinch the seam to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the top with beaten egg wash. Score the top diagonally about three-quarters of the way through.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and meat reaches 160°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven to restore crispness. Unbaked logs can be frozen for up to 2 months.