Lasagna Rollups

 

8 Lasagna noodles

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

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

1-2/3 cup water

1 teaspoon oregano leaves

1-10 oz. package (2/3 cup) cooked, thoroughly drained frozen chopped spinach

1 pint ricotta cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cup (6 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cook and drain lasagna noodles.  Cut noodles in half cross-wise.  Brown onion and garlic in saucepan.  Add tomato paste, water, oregano, and basil.  Cover; boil gently 20 minutes.  Combine spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, egg, salt and pepper in medium bowl.  Spread spinach mixture on each noodle.  Roll up.  Place seam side down in 13" baking dish.  Pour sauce over rolls.  Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes.  The lasagna roll-ups may be prepared ahead, covered and refrigerated overnight.  To bake, cover and place in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Remove cover and continue baking about 30 minutes longer or until heated through. 

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updated July 17, 2004