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Italian Turkey and Spinach Involtini

意式火雞菠菜肉卷

Italian Turkey and Spinach Involtini: Thin turkey cutlets wrap spinach and cheese, then braise gently in a light tomato sauce.

Recipe overview

Thin turkey cutlets wrap spinach and cheese, then braise gently in a light tomato sauce.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 600 g turkey breast
  • 200 g Spinach
  • 150 g ricotta cheese
  • 40 g Parmesan
  • 2 piece garlic
  • 500 ml tomato passata
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 g basil
  • to taste Black pepper
Italian Turkey and Spinach Involtini: 600 g turkey breast, 200 g Spinach, 150 g ricotta cheese, 40 g Parmesan, 2 piece garlic, 500 ml tomato passata, 1 tbsp olive oil, 10 g basil, to taste Black pepper

02

Tools

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs
  • lid
  • serving plate
Italian Turkey and Spinach Involtini: knife, cutting board, frying pan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, tongs, lid, serving plate

03

Steps

Flatten the turkey cutlets evenly to 5 mm thickness: Flatten the turkey cutlets evenly to 5 mm thickness. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 1

Flatten the turkey cutlets evenly to 5 mm thickness

Flatten the turkey cutlets evenly to 5 mm thickness. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Wilt the spinach in a dry pan for 2 minutes: Wilt the spinach in a dry pan for 2 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 2

Wilt the spinach in a dry pan for 2 minutes

Wilt the spinach in a dry pan for 2 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Cool and squeeze the spinach dry, then chop it finely: Cool and squeeze the spinach dry, then chop it finely. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 3

Cool and squeeze the spinach dry, then chop it finely

Cool and squeeze the spinach dry, then chop it finely. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan and half the garlic: Mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan and half the garlic. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 4

Mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan and half the garlic

Mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan and half the garlic. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Spread the filling thinly over each turkey cutlet: Spread the filling thinly over each turkey cutlet. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 5

Spread the filling thinly over each turkey cutlet

Spread the filling thinly over each turkey cutlet. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Roll the cutlets tightly with the seam underneath: Roll the cutlets tightly with the seam underneath. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 6

Roll the cutlets tightly with the seam underneath

Roll the cutlets tightly with the seam underneath. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Brown the turkey rolls in olive oil for 5 minutes, turning carefully: Brown the turkey rolls in olive oil for 5 minutes, turning carefully. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 7

Brown the turkey rolls in olive oil for 5 minutes, turning carefully

Brown the turkey rolls in olive oil for 5 minutes, turning carefully. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Remove the rolls and cook the remaining garlic for 30 seconds: Remove the rolls and cook the remaining garlic for 30 seconds. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 8

Remove the rolls and cook the remaining garlic for 30 seconds

Remove the rolls and cook the remaining garlic for 30 seconds. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Pour in tomato passata and bring it to a gentle simmer: Pour in tomato passata and bring it to a gentle simmer. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 9

Pour in tomato passata and bring it to a gentle simmer

Pour in tomato passata and bring it to a gentle simmer. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Return the rolls, cover and braise gently for 18 minutes: Return the rolls, cover and braise gently for 18 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 10

Return the rolls, cover and braise gently for 18 minutes

Return the rolls, cover and braise gently for 18 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Check the turkey is opaque and cooked through, then rest for 3 minutes: Check the turkey is opaque and cooked through, then rest for 3 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 11

Check the turkey is opaque and cooked through, then rest for 3 minutes

Check the turkey is opaque and cooked through, then rest for 3 minutes. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Slice each roll across the centre and serve with sauce and basil: Slice each roll across the centre and serve with sauce and basil. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Step 12

Slice each roll across the centre and serve with sauce and basil

Slice each roll across the centre and serve with sauce and basil. Work carefully, keep the stated heat, time and food state, and confirm doneness before continuing.

Common mistakes

  1. Changing the sequence can make Italian Turkey and Spinach Involtini cook unevenly.
  2. Skipping the stated time and heat checks can leave the centre undercooked or overcook the food.

Tips

Measure every ingredient first so all 12 stages of Italian Turkey and Spinach Involtini flow smoothly.

Check the actual texture and doneness at each stage before continuing.