Thanksgiving 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.