Description
Italian Sausage and Spinach Strudel is a savory pastry filled with seasoned Italian sausage, spinach, roasted red peppers, ricotta, and Parmesan, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 1/4 cups frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, chopped and patted dry
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 (17.3 ounces) box Pepperidge Farms Puff Pastry Sheets (2 sheets), defrosted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook Italian sausage, breaking into small pieces until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant. Stir in spinach and roasted red peppers; cook for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface. Spoon half of the filling down the center lengthwise, leaving edges free.
- Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing edges with a brush of egg wash. Repeat with the second sheet and remaining filling if making two strudels.
- Place strudel(s) on prepared baking sheet. Brush top with egg wash.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure roasted red peppers are patted dry to prevent soggy pastry.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley or additional Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg