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Lasagna Roll Ups With Cottage Cheese

Cheesy lasagna roll ups filled with cottage cheese and pesto for an easy weeknight bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 9 x 12-inch baking dish or large oval baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wax paper
  • Spoon or small spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or jarred, plus more for serving
  • 8 lasagna noodles uncooked, wheat or gluten-free
  • 16 ounces 2% cottage cheese drained
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pesto prepared or homemade
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded (about 3 oz)
  • basil or parsley optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9 x 12-inch or large oval baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles and lay them out on a sheet of wax paper to dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, pesto, egg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture onto one end of each noodle and spread evenly, leaving a small border. Roll each noodle tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Ladle the remaining marinara sauce over the rolled noodles, then sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella on top of each roll.
  • Cover the dish with foil, careful not to press the foil onto the cheese, and bake for 40 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with basil or parsley if desired before serving. Makes about 8 rolls.

Notes

  • Drain cottage cheese well to avoid a watery filling.
  • Use pesto to add extra flavor, or omit for a milder filling.
  • Let noodles cool slightly so the filling spreads easily.
  • Lay noodles on wax paper to prevent sticking.
  • Place rolls seam-side down to keep them from unrolling while baking.