Creamy Lasagna Rolls
From: Betty, Long Island, New York, USA
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] butter
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] flour
  • 3 cups [750 mL] 2% milk
  • 1 pkg frozen spinach, chopped, drained
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] Italian seasonings
  • 1 pound [454 g] part skim Mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] lasagna noodles, parboiled, drained
  • Preheat oven to 375°F [190°C].
  • Melt butter over medium-high heat; stir in flour.
  • Add seasonings and milk; cook and stir until thickened.
  • Stir in 2 1/2 cups [625 mL] of Mozzarella and cook until melted.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix together spinach, carrots, eggs, seasonings, Parmesan cheese and 1 cup [250 mL] Mozzarella cheese.
  • In a lightly greased 13 x 9 inches [33 x 23 cm] baking dish, spread 1/2 cup [125 mL] sauce evenly over bottom.
  • Place 1/4 cup [60 mL] of spinach filling on each noodle.
  • Roll up, cut in half and place curly side up in baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over noodles.
  • Cover and bake 35 minutes, uncover.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup [125 mL] grated cheese.
  • Bake 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.