This week's featured meatless recipe is an oldie but a goodie!
These Spinach Roll Ups not only taste delicious, but are ready in a snap, totally in the comfort food spectrum and a great way to get extra veggies in your diet.
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I fixed this for a crowd last weekend ranging in age from 30s to 80s and they all agreed - it was a keeper. Served with sides of balsamic glazed mushrooms and Strawberry Apple Salad, this meal was definitely a palate and people pleaser!
Enjoy!
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Spinach Roll-Ups
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- 9-10 lasagna noodles-cooked and drained
- 1 15oz container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 pkg. reduced fat mozzarella
- 1 box frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
Other delicious ricotta add-in ideas:
feta cheese
Parmesan cheese
sauteed mushrooms
caramelized onions
oregano
Cook and drain lasagna noodles according to package directions and let cool. In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta, cream cheese, egg, thawed and drained chopped spinach and a dash of salt and pepper.
On a cutting board, lay the lasagna noodles out and spread the cheese mixture the length of the noodle. Top with a bit of mozzarella cheese.
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Starting at one end, roll the lasagna noodle up and place in the baking dish seam side down.
Hint: Be sure to put a layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the baking dish before placing the roll ups to prevent sticking.
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Top with spaghetti/marinara sauce.
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Finish off by sprinkling desired amount of mozzarella over the top before baking. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes or until cooked through.
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The best news?
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This dish is Popeye approved, and makes spinach go from drab to fab!
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