Thursday, December 3, 2009

Cheese-Lover's Pasta Roll-Ups

This is (quite possibly) the last recipe ever that I will post from Kraft Food & Family, this being the last free issue. I knew Steve would like this because he likes lasagna-like foods. It was really good. Also no meat, so if your family is meatless you would like it. Steve however noticed the absence of meat, and I think if I made it again I might try to work it in somehow.

Cheese-Lover's Pasta Roll-Ups
1 egg, beaten
15 oz container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded italian 3-cheese blend
4 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp italian seasoning
1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
16 lasagna noodles, cooked
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 375. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Spread 1/2 cup sauce onto bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish. Spread each noodle with 3 tbsp cheese mixture; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in dish. Top with remaining sauce and parmesan. Cover. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until heated through, uncovering the last 10 minutes.

To make ahead: Assemble as directed; cover with foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake, covered, 1 hour 5 minutes, uncovering the last 10 minutes. Or, freeze up to 1 month. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Bake, covered, 1 hour 5 minutes, uncovering the last 10 minutes.

So this was pretty good, but not fantastic. I'm sure my meat-loving family would have loved it more if it had included some type of hamburger or something. But still good.

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