Salmon and Ricotta Rolls
From: Beth, Melbourne, Australia
Servings: 4
  • 13 ounces [369 ml] fresh Ricotta cheese
  • 3 1/2 ounces [100 g] Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 [15 ounces / x 426 ml] can red salmon, drained and flaked
  • 1/4 cup [60 ml] fresh basil leaves, shredded
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 hardboiled eggs, chopped
  • 13 ounces [369 g] fresh lasagne noodles
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce
  • Olive oil
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 [15-ounce / 426 ml] cans peeled, chopped tomatoes, with juice
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1/4 cup [60 ml] fresh basil leaves, shredded
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Combine Ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese, salmon, basil, pepper, lemon juice and eggs.
  • Fold until well combined.
  • Place a spoonful of mixture on each lasagne noodle.
  • Roll up tightly and cut to size, if required.
  • Place in a single layer in a shallow, heatproof dish.
  • Prepare sauce.
  • Pour sauce over salmon rolls.
  • Cook, uncovered in a 650 watts microwave oven on 'MEDIUM HIGH' [70%] for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Pasta should be firm but tender.
  • Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Sauce
  • Place a little olive oil in a saucepan and saute leek on medium heat until soft.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes and their juice, sugar, basil and pepper.