Lasgna Recipe

I love when I find a yummy, healthy, and EASY recipe that all three of us like (not easy to do). When I find a good one, I must share.

This is the second time I've made this. This time I made a half recipe (used 9 noodles) and it was the perfect size for Jason, Carter, and I with some leftovers. It's a vegetarian recipe, but I'm sure if you replaced the tofu with meat, or left the tofu out, it would be equally good. Just shoot for meatless Monday's! : )

Lasagna Roll Ups

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Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles (I like whole grain noodles-see picture below, which are actually a little more firm and easier to roll up anyway)
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
  I add:
  sliced mushrooms
  onion (to taste) - I used dried, minced since I don't love a lot of onion and it's easy
  garlic (to taste)
  fresh basil if you have it around

  Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just slightly underdone; drain and rinse with cold water and lay flat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated cheese, ricotta cheese, tofu, frozen spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. Lay out a noodle. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on the noodle, then add a thin layer of sauce. Roll the noodle up, and place seam side down in a 13x9 pan. Repeat for other noodles. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 min, or until hot and bubbly.

   

  Nutritional Information

  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 455 | Total Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 48mg 

Not sure if this looks appealing, but it's my real pic just out of the oven. A little bit watery from the spinach and/or tofu, but easy to scoop no problem with a spoon with slots.