Ricetta di Masha Kaléko

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

cooked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey ham is leaner, while bologna is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while processed cheese is cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.

Add water and olive oil to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border.

Layer cooked ham, ricotta cheese, cooked eggplant, and mozzarella cheese on top.

Sprinkle with parsley, black pepper, and grated cheese.

Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges.

Place the rolled dough seam-side down on a baking sheet.

Brush the top with olive oil and make small slits for steam to escape.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-35 minutes.

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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