Puff pastry roll with vegetables, cooked ham, and mozzarella

I can provide you with a recipe for a delicious puff pastry roll with vegetables, cooked ham, and mozzarella. It’s a versatile dish that can be adapted to personal preferences or to the ingredients you have on hand. Here you go:

Ingredients

• 1 rectangular puff pastry roll
• 200 g of sliced cooked ham
• 1 mozzarella of about 125 g
• 1 zucchini
• 1 red pepper (or another color of your choice)
• 1 small eggplant (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dried oregano (optional)
• 1 egg for brushing (optional)
• Sesame or poppy seeds for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C.
2. Wash the vegetables. Cut the zucchini and pepper into thin strips, and if you are using the eggplant, cut it into thin strips as well. You can either grill the vegetables or sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper until they are tender but still crispy.
3. Unroll the puff pastry on a work surface. Distribute the cooked ham slices over the surface, leaving a border to allow the roll to be closed.
4. Slice the mozzarella and distribute it over the ham.
5. Arrange the grilled or sautéed vegetables on top of the mozzarella. Sprinkle with some dried oregano if you wish.
6. Roll the puff pastry from the long side, trying to keep the filling inside and forming a tight roll.
7. Seal the edges of the puff pastry by pinching them slightly.
8. If you prefer, brush the roll with a beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
9. Transfer the roll onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
10. Allow to rest a few minutes before cutting the roll into slices and serving.

Curiosity

The puff pastry roll is an excellent way to experiment in the kitchen, as you can fill it with a variety of ingredients depending on the season or your inspiration. Puff pastry, with its French origins, is very versatile and has been enthusiastically adopted in Italian cuisine.

I remind you that this is a basic version; you can customize your roll with the vegetables you prefer, or perhaps add different spices to further enrich the taste. Happy cooking!