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Florentine Lasagna Roll-Ups

Active Time:1 hrAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6Yield:8 servings, 2 rolls eachJump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:1 hrAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6Yield:8 servings, 2 rolls each

Active Time:1 hr

Active Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:30 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

Yield:8 servings, 2 rolls each

Yield:

8 servings, 2 rolls each

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients16lasagna noodles, preferably whole-wheat2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil1large onion, finely chopped2clovesgarlic, minced2 ½tablespoonsall-purpose flour2 ½cupslow-fat milkSalt & freshly ground pepper, to taste1 16-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese1 16-ounce package frozen cut-leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry¼cupshredded part-skim mozzarella⅛teaspoonground nutmeg1large egg¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

16lasagna noodles, preferably whole-wheat

2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1large onion, finely chopped

2clovesgarlic, minced

2 ½tablespoonsall-purpose flour

2 ½cupslow-fat milk

Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 16-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese

1 16-ounce package frozen cut-leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

¼cupshredded part-skim mozzarella

⅛teaspoonground nutmeg

1large egg

¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook half the lasagna noodles in boiling water until tender, about 8 minutes. With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the noodles to a large bowl of cold water. Repeat with the remaining noodles. Drain and arrange the noodles in a single layer on clean kitchen towels. Cover with plastic wrap to keep from drying out. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside 1/4 cup of the onion mixture. Add flour to the onion mixture remaining in saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and return to a simmer; cook, whisking, until thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce into bottom of the prepared baking dish. Set aside.

Process cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Add the reserved 1/4 cup onion mixture, spinach and mozzarella; pulse until finely chopped. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add egg and pulse until blended.

Spread about 3 tablespoons spinach mixture over 1 noodle. Roll up firmly and place seam-down in the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining noodles and spinach mixture. Spoon the remaining sauce evenly over roll-ups and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Bake roll-ups, uncovered, until bubbling and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 5. The roll-ups will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1998

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)323Calories6gFat46gCarbs22gProtein

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