Cottage Cheese Lasagna Roll Ups
For a unique spin on a classic, these Cottage Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups are a fantastic option, especially for vegetarians. Swapping traditional ricotta for creamy cottage cheese, these roll-ups are made with whole wheat noodles, spinach, and a hint of pesto, creating a satisfying dish. Each noodle is filled with a delicious cheese and spinach mixture, rolled, and baked in marinara sauce with a melted mozzarella topping. This fresh take on lasagna contains protein and nutrients, providing a filling and new meal to work into your weekly meal rotation. Garnish with fresh basil or chives for a flavorful finish!
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 roll up
Ingredients:
- 2 cups marinara sauce, plus more for serving
- 8 uncooked whole wheat lasagna noodles
- 16 oz. 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 Garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp. pesto, prepared or homemade
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Basil or chives, optional for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Ladle about 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 or large oval baking dish.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain. Boil pasta for 2-3 minutes less than the suggested time to reduce the noodles from breaking easily and be gentle when removing the noodles from the boiled water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parmesan, parsley, garlic, pesto, egg, spinach, 1/2 tsp. salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place a piece of wax paper on the counter and lay out the lasagna noodles. Make sure the noodles are dry.
- Take 1/3 cup of cheese mixture and spread evenly over the noodles. Roll carefully and place the seam side down onto the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles.
- Ladle the remaining sauce over the noodles and top each with 1 tbsp. mozzarella cheese.
- Put foil over the baking dish, be careful not to touch the cheese, and bake for 40 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Sprinkle chopped-up chives or basil as garnish.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use a piping bag or spoon to spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, ensuring each bite has a balanced flavor.
- Serve with extra warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping or pouring over the roll-ups for a saucier dish.
- For a more indulgent flavor, you can mix part-skim ricotta with the cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
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