Ricotta Rollups

Whenever I have a craving for Lasagna, but no time to prep the sauce that simmers for 1 and 1/2 hours on the stove, I bake Ricotta Rollups.  Pasta filled mostly with Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese and covered with tomato sauce smells wonderful as it bakes.  My large Rose Colored Pyrex comes in handy once again.  It's not only used to make Raisin Rice Crispies Bars.  :) 

Two nights ago I baked a batch of this meatless family favorite (made with Lasagna noodles that have been cut in half).  After dinner the remaining portions were placed in single serving Ziploc containers and into my freezer they went.  Individual portions will be reheated in my microwave for a quick dinner on busy nights.  If reheating, I add a little more tomato sauce.  Served with a veggie salad and Garlic Parmesan Toast.  Yum!

Ricotta Rollups

Oven:  375°F
Time:  About 35 Minutes

Ingredients:
9-10 Lasagna Noodles (I use Ronzoni.)
(2) 1 lb. containers of Ricotta Cheese - I use Fat Free + Part Skim.
8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - I use Part Skim.
1/2 Cup Flavored Bread Crumbs
(2) Egg Whites slightly beaten or 1 Whole Egg
1 jar Spaghetti Sauce - about 24 oz.
Parmesan Cheese - to sprinkle on top before baking

Method:

1. Boil Lasagna Noodles according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. Spray a Glass Baking Dish (about 8"x11") with PAM.
4. Spread about 1 Cup Sauce in baking dish.
5. In large bowl mix Ricotta, Mozzarella, Bread Crumbs and Egg Whites.
6. Place 2 Lasagna Noodles on a large dish and cut each in half.
7. Spread 2-3 Tablespoons Cheese mixture on 2/3 of each noodle.
8. Roll Noodle from filled side to end.
9. Place in baking dish seam side down.
10. Continue filling noodles.  Two rows of Rollups in dish.
11. I also place 4 Rollups in middle of baking dish, if extra.
12. Pour sauce over top and on edges of filled Rollups, spread sauce evenly.
13. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top.
14. Bake in oven for about 35 Minutes.

Printable Recipe Card.  :)

Does your family enjoy dinners with pasta and tomato sauce? 

Enjoy!
Yummy!

          

Meatless Entrees

Starting this week many of us will be eating meatless meals at least once a week. The snow remaining on our deck hinders the path to my outdoor grill. For that reason my family will not be dining on Grilled Haddock, Grilled Sockeye Salmon, or Grilled Swordfish at dinnertime. Soon our weather will be warmer in New England. However, Baked Haddock or Pan Seared Scallops will be great choices that are quick and easy to prepare for dinner.

Another family favorite is Ricotta Rollups!

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Yummy!