Ingredients

  • 8 pieces curly edge lasagna
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 1/4 c. (14 1/2 oz. can) diced Italian-style tomatoes
  • 2/3 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 3/4 c. Ricotta cheese
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. thawed spinach, drained
  • 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • garlic to taste

Method

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Lay flat on foil to cool. Cook onion in oil; don't burn. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and water. Simmer 5 minutes. In bowl, stir together Ricotta, spinach, egg, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, salt and pepper. In bottom of baking dish, spread 3/4 cup tomato mixture. Spread about 1/3 cup cheese filling on each noodle to within 1-inch of ends. Roll up. Place roll-ups seams down in baking dish. Top with remaining tomatoes. Cover and bake 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese melts.