Budget Bytes' Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
- 1 lb lasagna noodle
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 10 ounces frozen spinach
- 2 12 cups marinara sauce
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed nonstick cooking spray
- Get a large pot of water boiling with a dash of salt.
- When it comes to a full boil, add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente (soft but not soggy... about 12-15 minutes).
- When they are finished cooking, drain in a colander.
- While the noodles are boiling, prepare the filling.
- Thaw the package of frozen spinach in the microwave and then squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
- Combine the spinach in a bowl with the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, freshly grated pepper and about 1/4 tsp of salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- When the noodles and filling are ready to go, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a glass casserole dish by spraying with non-stick spray.
- On a clean surface, lay out a few noodles at a time.
- Place a few tablespoons of filling on each noodle and spread to cover from edge to edge.
- The filling does not need to be thick because once the noodle is rolled up, it will be compounded.
- Make sure to spread it all the way to the edges of the noodles.
- Roll the noodles up and place in the prepared casserole dish.
- Repeat until all of your filling is gone (there may be some noodles left over, these are back ups in case any of the others rip during assembly).
- Pour the marinara sauce over the rolled noodles making sure to cover all surfaces.
- The sauce will keep the noodles hydrated and soft while baking.
- Cover the dish in foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot or divide into individual portions and refrigerate.
lasagna noodle, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, frozen spinach, marinara sauce, salt, nonstick cooking spray
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/budget-bytes-spinach-lasagna-roll-ups-513877 (may not work)