November 28, 2016

Cut out the meat one day per week — try this unique twist on traditional lasagna for Meatless Monday.

This savory weeknight entrée is quick and easy and is great for engaging kids in the kitchen. Stuff with additional veggies to create a more nutrient-packed, filling dish.

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
 
Author: Adapted from Gal on a Mission
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1, 24-ounce can pasta sauce, divided
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
  • Filling:
  • 1, 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed
  • 15-ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2½ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
  • ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 large egg
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare filling by mixing together the spinach, ricotta cheese, 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and egg. Set aside.
  3. Spread a large piece of parchment or wax paper on a smooth surface. Lay down each individual noodle.
  4. Divide cheese filling evenly and spread along the length of each noodle. Roll noodles into individual lasagna roll-ups.
  5. Pour 1 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Place lasagna roll-ups on top of sauce.
  6. Add remaining tomato sauce on top of lasagna roll-ups. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is golden and sauce is bubbly.
Serving size: 1 lasagna roll-up Calories: 232 Fat: 10 grams Saturated fat: 5 grams Trans fat: 0 grams Carbohydrates: 20 grams Sugar: 5 grams Sodium: 501 milligrams Fiber: 2 grams Protein: 16 grams Cholesterol: 45 milligrams
Notes
For added fiber, substitute regular lasagna noodles for whole-wheat noodles.[br]Other vegetables such as sliced zucchini, onions or mushrooms, or chopped broccoli can be added in to boost flavor and nutrition.
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