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I used jarred sauce but if you have time to make some homemade go for it!
1 cup pasta sauce
4 lasagna noodles (do not use the "no boil" noodles)
5 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed with all the liquid squeezed out
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/3 c part-skim ricotta
1/2 c grated mozzarella
salt
pepper
1/8 t freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 c grated parmesan
Preheat oven to 350.
Boil the noodles according to the directions on the package.
While the noodles are cooking mix the spinach, garlic, egg, ricotta, 1/4 c mozzarella, salt, pepper & nutmeg together.
Spoon 1/2 cup of pasta sauce over the bottom of a small baking dish, I find a loaf pan works well for this recipe.
When the noodles are done lay them out on a cutting board. I use a paper towel to blot some of the moisture off so the topping sticks better. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the four noodles.
![Spinach Lasagna Rolls](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2382183903_fa0879906e_m.jpg)
Roll the noodles up with the filling inside & place them seam side down on top of the sauce in the baking pan.
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Spoon a little of the remaining sauce over each roll. Then top with remaining mozzarella & Parmesan.
![Spinach Lasagna Rolls](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2382185999_b268f86e48_m.jpg)
Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until the sauce is bubbly & the cheese is melted & golden
brown.
Makes 4 rolls or 2 servings.
You can change up this filling in so many ways by adding things like sliced mushrooms, roasted red peppers or meat.
5 comments:
what a clever alternative to pan lasagna, which never fails to slop out onto the freshly-washed tablecloth...easier on the eyes, too. :)
Dear Kat,
Your blog makes my little college-budget heart go pitter-patter with lust for the delightful food that you make. If only I could afford luxuries with more flavor than a Costco box of Top Ramen. Blegh.
Love,
Alexa
This sounds so good. The lasagna slices we get over here are much smaller, about 6 inches I’d say, would be hard to roll up but I think I’ll buy some cannelloni rolls and try it out over the weekend!
Great idea. I've had a hankering for lasagna for a while, but was stopped by the thought of putting together a whole pan-worth, when I know the two of us will get tired of lasagna after one dinner + two packed lunches. These rolls sounds like a great alternative.
Oooh, I like this idea -- traditional lasagna sits so sloppy on the plate and heavy in the stomach. Great idea!
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