Saturday, November 22, 2014

Lasagna Roll-Ups

A variation of lasagna.  Instead of a casserole, make individual roll-ups.  They are amazing and so yummy!!!

Ingredients:

12-16 lasagna noodles
1/2 container ricotta cheese
1/2 container cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded mixture cheeses of your liking - 1 cup to mix in with ricotta, 1 cup to top (I use a mix of cheeses that include Parmesan, Monterrey jack and various Cheddars)
2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large can (28 oz.) of diced tomatoes 
1 large can (28 oz.) of crushed tomatoes 
italian seasonings to taste (basil, oregano, parsley)
salt/pepper to taste

optional:
1 pound sausage and/or ground beef or turkey, cooked and drained
spinach
1 can or fresh chopped mushrooms

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Preheat oven to 350.  
In large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and eggs (also spinach if using).  Mix well.  

In saucepan, heat up a tablespoon of olive oil, saute onions and garlic.  Add tomatoes and seasonings to taste.  I usually add about a half cup of the pasta water.  Add meat if using.

In a greased baking dish (or two smaller casserole dishes), spread 1 cup sauce.  

Spread lasagna noodles flat.  Top with a layer of cheese mixture then a layer of veggie options and roll.  Place in baking dish.  Repeat.    
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Once the dish is filled, add remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese.  Cover with foil.  Bake 45 minutes.  Uncover, bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and browned on top.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving. 


6 comments:

  1. Hands down best lasagna....has been Mami-Approved! Thanks for sharing your yumminess to the world!

    xoxo

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    1. awwww. Mami-approved!!! :D yay! :D Thanks!

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  2. Misty, I am coming over right now! Holy moly girl, these look fantastic! Big Hugs xoxoxo Happy New Year ;o)

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    1. Come on over, sweetie!! :D sending big hugs back at you and best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, Lovely New Year!! xoxo

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  3. Finally! Yay! I can't wait to try these and you're absolutely right, I'll have dinner for a month. I love that they're freezable and taste just as yummy. Now that it's Mami-approved, it went from "must" to "absolutely must!"

    Do you recommend undercooking the pasta (al dente?) if they're going be frozen, then defrosted then baked?

    I hope I'm able to upload photos to show you my replication!

    Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. Hi Starlitreveries! :D Thanks for your comment! I don't think you need to cook the noodles al dente, they hold up pretty well as a roll. If you freeze it, you do not need to defrost it, just go from freezer to oven. Can't wait to see your photos!! :D

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