Ricotta Lasagna Rolls

Directions: 

• Boil the lasagna noodles by following the directions on the box.

• In a pan on medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• Sauté 1 pound of ground beef, 3 minutes.  Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally.

• Chop 1/2 of an onion and add to the beef. Sauté for another minute.

• Add in 3 ounces of fresh spinach, sauté for 2 minutes.

• Add 1 cup of ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 large egg,  pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well, sauté for 4 minutes.

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Prepare an oven safe dish for lasagna, by spreading 1 Tablespoon marinara sauce on the bottom.
• On each cooked lasagna noodle spread beef mixture.

• Roll it up and place in an oven safe dish. (you could also cut each roll in half)

• Spread 2 cups of marinara sauce on top of the lasagna rolls. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

• Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Take off foil and bake for another 5 minutes. (I broil the last 2 minutes to get that darker color on top)

Products used in this recipe: 

Lasagna oven safe dish Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute (Pack of 2)
Nonstick saute pan WearEver C94405 Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating Saute Pan Fry Pan, 10.5-Inch, Gold
Spatula for mixing Wilton 570-1121 Easy Flex 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Blue
Pot to cook the noodles Bialetti 7185 Trends Collection 5 Quart Pasta Pot, Red