NANA'S ITALIAN ROULADE

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My great-aunt from Sicily taught my mother how to stuff and bake a steak in a jelly-roll style. It's unique and really special in our family. -Roseanne McDonald, Days Creek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 jars (24 ounces each) meatless pasta sauce
Hot cooked spaghetti
Additional minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; microwave on high 3-5 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp. In a small bowl, mix garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper., Starting at a long side, cut steak horizontally in half to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open steak flat; Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness., Spread garlic mixture over steak; sprinkle with cheese. Layer with eggs and bacon to within 1 in. of edges; sprinkle with parsley. Starting with a long side of the steak, roll up jelly-roll style (along the grain); tie at 1-1/2-in. intervals with kitchen string., In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roulade on all sides. Pour pasta sauce over top. Bake, covered, 1-1/2-1-3/4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roulade from pot; remove string and cut into slices. Serve with sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Skullrillx_Online TM
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Overall, I thought this roulade was a good recipe. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.


Micheal Wenzel
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This roulade was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more syrup next time.


Birds Vlogs
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed this roulade. The flavors were well-balanced.


Carl Skidmore
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The recipe was a bit confusing in some parts, but I was able to figure it out. The roulade turned out great.


Muhammad Raziq
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I had a hard time finding the right pan for this recipe. I ended up using a 13x9 inch pan and it worked out fine.


Lomi Tala
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This roulade was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for those who like sweeter desserts.


Anowar aasa
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I made this roulade for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Yeshoda khadka
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I've never made a roulade before, but this recipe made it easy. The roulade turned out perfectly and it was delicious.


Cindy Cindy
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This roulade is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Baterdene Tserendulam
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I made this roulade for my family and they all loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the roulade turned out beautifully.


Amits Adoubi
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The roulade was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect.


Nate Peddle
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I've made this roulade several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Tariq Rahman
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This roulade was a huge hit at my dinner party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.