Lasagna Roll Ups With Cottage Cheese
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4.9
Lasagna Roll Ups With Cottage Cheese
Description
Lasagna Roll Ups With Cottage Cheese feature eight rolled lasagna noodles filled with a seasoned blend of cottage cheese, Parmesan, parsley, pesto, egg, and black pepper. The rolls are placed seam-side down in marinara sauce, topped with shredded mozzarella, and baked until the cheese melts and the dish is heated through. This approach offers a simplified twist on traditional lasagna by creating individual portions that are easy to serve and share.
The combination of cottage cheese and Parmesan creates a creamy and slightly tangy filling, while the pesto adds a subtle herbal flavor. Baking the rolls in marinara sauce keeps them moist and infuses them with tomato richness. The final texture balances soft noodles, creamy filling, and melted cheese topping.
This dish can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or served alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. It is suitable for family dinners and can be customized with either wheat or gluten-free noodles depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 2 cups marinara sauce plus more for serving, homemade or jarred
- 8 lasagna noodles wheat or gluten-free, uncooked
- 16 ounces cottage cheese I like Good Culture, drained, 2%
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons pesto (prepared or homemade)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (about 3 oz, part skim
- basil optional for garnish, or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Ladle about 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 or large oval baking dish.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, parsley, pesto, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper and mix.
- Place a piece of wax paper on the counter and lay out lasagna noodles.
- Make sure noodles are dry. Take 1/3 cup of cheese mixture and spread evenly over noodle. Roll carefully and place seam side down onto the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles.
- Ladle remaining sauce over the noodles and top each one with 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese.
- Put foil over baking dish careful not to touch the cheese and bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese melts. Makes 8 rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2rolls | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 32.5g | 65% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1300mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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