Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Rolls

Name: Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup 2% cottage cheese; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) seasoned tomato sauce for lasagna

These Italian-inspired roll-ups from Cindy Romberg of Mississauga, Ontario are fast and fun to make. They may look elegant, but they are also very kid-friendly.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) seasoned tomato sauce for lasagna

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the spinach, mozzarella, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and egg. Spread a heaping 1/3 cupful over each noodle. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
Place seam side down in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Pour tomato sauce over roll-ups.
Cover and bake at 350° for 33-38 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Discard toothpicks.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Hunt's seasoned tomato sauce for lasagna.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 307 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1205mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Lasagna Rolls in Simple & Delicious January/February 2007

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woopie

Jan 22, 2017

Delicious, easy, make-ahead dish. I added 1 t Italian seasoning to the spinach mixture.
bunchoffluff

Feb 15, 2014

5 stars for this one!!! Everyone asks for this recipe! Even bona-fide carnivores are won over by this dish...every time I make this, it seems the whole neighborhood knows what's going on...now if I could just get help w/the dishes...this a very easy dish to personalize..and I usually double the recipe..freezes very well. A nice dish to have in your repetoire.
amk4985

Oct 23, 2013

really easy to make and the whole family loved it!
donnatayhorses

Oct 12, 2013

This meal is completely doable during the work week! Kids and adults alike give this one a thumbs up! You can add chicken if you want meat in this dish, and it works great.
loozerjones

Feb 20, 2012

So delicious and so easy! I used ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese because it was all I had in the fridge, and I added some garlic salt and black pepper to the mixture. I also cooked it right away because I saw too late that I was supposed to refrigerate it! Still delicious and easy :)
jadedraven

Dec 7, 2011

I've made this several times and it is a hit with my husband and my toddler. I use extra mozz cheese and spinach, and skip the parm, and i can usually make 8 rolls with it instead of 6. Also i've found that 40-45 mins is the perfect cooking time.
amen

Jun 24, 2008

add 1/8 - 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Joanne222

Feb 24, 2008

Excellent! I like to use a Basil pasta sauce and I put fresh ground black pepper and dried basil before adding the sauce. So good!