I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Small Batch Rosetta Pasta

 Quick and easy dinner to make.  So tasty.  It will take longer if you make it with homemade pasta.  



SMALL BATCH ROSETTA PASTA

(serves 2)


Ingredients:

*4 oven ready lasagna noodles or make your own pasta

*1/2 cup ricotta cheese

*4 thin slices ham or prosciutto

*4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, shredded

*1/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.

*1/4 cup butter

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1/4 cup all-purpose flour 

*salt & pepper to taste

*1 1/2  cups heavy cream

*pinch of grated nutmeg

*1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded



Directions:

~Spray a shallow baking dish or skillet with cooking spray.

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

~Bring a pot of water to a boil and lightly salt it.

~Cook the lasagna noodles until a dente (about 5-6 minutes).

~Remove from pot and lay on a lightly oiled surface.

~Spread 1/8 cup ricotta cheese on each noodle.

~Layer a thin slice of ham over the ricotta cheese.

~Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the ham.

~Add 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese evenly over ham.

~Roll pasta, starting with the short end.

~Slice pasta into thirds and place cut side down into prepared pan.

~In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt butter.

~Add minced garlic when the butter is half way melted.

~Stir in flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes.

~Slowly whisk in heavy cream/milk util mixture thickens up.

~Whisk in grated nutmeg.

~Pour over top of noodles.

~Bake for 15-20 minutes or until mixture is a golden brown and bubbly.