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Lasagna Roll Ups with Cottage Cheese Recipe

Lasagna Roll Ups with Cottage Cheese Recipe
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These Lasagna Roll Ups with Cottage Cheese offer a flavorful twist on traditional lasagna by rolling the noodles filled with a delicious blend of cheeses, meat, and spinach. The fire-roasted tomato marinara sauce adds a rich, smoky depth, making this dish perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. Each roll is topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, baked to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

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Marinara Sauce

  • 1–2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 28 oz. fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz. diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup lower sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Meat Mixture

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (not too lean) or ground sausage
  • 3–4 cups baby spinach
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cheese Filling

  • 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese (2% fat)
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large egg

Other Ingredients

  • 10 oz. lasagna noodles (approximately 12 whole noodles)

Instructions

  1. Make marinara sauce: In a large pot, heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add diced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper, stirring for about a minute. Stir in the fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  2. Boil noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain noodles and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to cool, preventing them from sticking together.
  3. Cook meat mixture: In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and ground beef, cooking until the meat is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add baby spinach in the last minute of cooking and sauté until wilted.
  4. Combine 3-cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, one large egg, and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
  5. Assemble roll ups: Lay out all cooked lasagna noodles. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over each noodle, followed by an even layer of meat and spinach mixture. Carefully roll each noodle to enclose the filling. If any filling spills out, add it to the casserole dish later.
  6. Assemble casserole: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread about 3/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Arrange the 12 lasagna roll ups seam-side down on top of the sauce. Pour the remaining marinara sauce (about 3 1/4 cups) evenly over the roll ups. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake roll ups: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top. If the top starts to brown too fast, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best results, use fire-roasted tomatoes to add a smoky flavor to the sauce.
  • The meat mixture can be substituted with ground sausage or a plant-based alternative.
  • Spinach can be fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) according to preference.
  • Lasagna noodles can be replaced with gluten-free noodles if needed.
  • Leftover marinara sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for future meals.
  • Use a clean kitchen towel to prevent noodles from sticking while cooling.
  • You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; add a few extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.

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