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Veggie Lasagna Rolls

A hearty, vegetable-packed lasagna roll recipe with a creamy ricotta filling and marinara sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (jar, no sugar added)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, sliced
  • 1 head broccoli top minced (florets finely chopped)
  • 1 cup mushrooms minced
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese low-fat
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese part-skim, shredded (divided: 1 cup for filling, 1/2 cup for topping)
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese low-fat, small curd if possible
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon basil fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 sheets whole-wheat lasagna noodles cooked to al dente (about 8 minutes), well drained
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • 13 x 9-inch casserole dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • parchment paper or work surface
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray and spread 1 1/4 cups of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced broccoli florets, minced mushrooms, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook until the mushroom liquid evaporates, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and chopped kale, then sauté until the kale is wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the vegetable mixture cool slightly.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, cottage cheese, egg white, chopped oregano, chopped basil, and black pepper; stir until smooth and well mixed.
  6. On a work surface lined with parchment, lay out the cooked lasagna noodles flat. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over each noodle, then top each with about 1/4 cup of the cooked vegetable mixture.
  7. Starting at the end closest to you, roll each noodle up tightly. Place the rolls seam-side down in the prepared casserole dish, arranging them so they are close but not touching.
  8. Spoon 1 cup of the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the rolls, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and the grated Parmesan.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly. Remove foil and serve with extra warmed marinara if desired.

Notes

  • Cook noodles to al dente so they hold shape when rolled.
  • Drain cooked noodles well to avoid a watery casserole.
  • Let the vegetable filling cool before mixing with cheeses to prevent curdling.
  • Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor.
  • If desired, heat extra marinara to serve alongside.