Nidi di Rondine ("Swallow’s Nests" Baked Pasta Rosettes with Mushroom, Spinach & Béchamel) – Authentic San Marino Recipe
Festive baked pasta rosettes nestled in a skillet with béchamel and tomato sauce until crisp at the edges.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇲 San Marino (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Rolled pasta sheets filled with spinach, Mushrooms, And mozzarella, Nutmeg, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Ingredients for Nidi di Rondine ("Swallow’s Nests" Baked Pasta Rosettes with Mushroom, Spinach & Béchamel) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) rolled pasta sheets filled with spinach, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups mushrooms, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup and mozzarella
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with nutmeg
- 1.5 tbsp traditional San Marino seasoning (Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, nutmeg, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil, garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine rolled pasta sheets filled with spinach and mushrooms with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with and mozzarella and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.