Involtini
Involtini is a classic Italian dish made with thinly sliced meat rolled with a filling and cooked in a sauce. This recipe uses beef and a filling of cheese and herbs.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Marinara sauce - 2 cups
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Mozzarella cheese - 1 cup, shredded
- Thinly sliced beef - 8 slices
Let's Get Started
- Lay out the beef slices and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the mozzarella, basil, and garlic.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on each slice of beef and roll up tightly.
- Secure each roll with a toothpick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the beef rolls and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the marinara sauce and cover the skillet.
- Simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
