Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Roll-ups with Spicy Marinara

May 15, 2013

These roll-ups are super yummy and they freeze beautifully. So make a big batch, have some now and freeze some for a quick dinner later!

For the sauce:

1/2 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (depending on how spicy you want it)
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes (I used San Marzano)
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
For the roll-ups:

14 lasagna noodles
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 (16 oz) container whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 (16 oz) container low fat ricotta cheese
1 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 (10 oz) box frozen spinach, well drained (I put it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze all of the water out)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
pinch of salt
pepper

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 onion, season with a little salt and pepper and saute for about 4 minutes. Add 2 cloves of garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Remove from...
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Nutritions

Calories
679

Sodium
641mg
26% DV

Fat
24g
38% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
72g
24% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV