Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna roll ups use the same basic ingredients as layered lasagna, but each noodle is filled and rolled individually. Kids often enjoy this method because everyone can help make a roll.

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
• 3 cups spaghetti or tomato sauce
• 1 cup chopped spinach, optional

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and lay them flat so they don't stick together.
3. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese or ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, parsley and spinach, if using.
4. Spread about 1 cup tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Lay one cooked lasagna noodle flat and spread a thin layer of cheese filling over the noodle.
6. Roll the noodle up from one short end.
7. Place the roll seam-side down in the baking dish.
8. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling.
9. Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
10. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
12. Let cool for several minutes before serving.