Friday, January 2, 2009

Lasagna Roll Ups


1 lb. sweet Italian sausage or hamburger

1/2 c. chopped onion

1 crushed garlic clove

1 1/3 c. (2-6 oz. cans) tomato paste

1 2/3 c. water

1 tsp. oregano leaves

1/2 tsp. basil

2/3 c. (10 oz.) cooked, thoroughly drained, frozen chopped spinach

2 c. Ricotta cheese

1 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 c. Mozzarella cheese

1 slightly beaten egg

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

8 cooked lasagna noodles


Brown meat with onions and garlic. Add tomato paste, water, oregano and basil. Simmer 20 minutes. Combine spinach, Ricotta, Parmesan, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, pepper, milk. Spread about 1/2 cup mixture on a half noodle. Roll up. Place seams side down in 12x7x2 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over rolls. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 40 minutes.

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